market
UK: ˈmɑːkɪt | US: ˈmɑːrkɪt
n. a physical or virtual space where goods and services are bought and sold
n. the demand for a particular product or service
vt. to advertise or promote a product
market = mark<boundary, trade> + et<diminutive suffix>
- mark (from Old English mearc "boundary, sign," later "trade, commerce")
- et (diminutive suffix, from Old French -et, indicating a place or small-scale context)
Etymology Origin:
The word "market" traces back to Latin mercatus (trade, marketplace), influenced by Old English mearc (boundary) and Old French market (small trade venue). Originally, markets were designated spaces (marked boundaries) for trading goods. Over time, the term expanded to include abstract concepts like economic demand and promotional activities.
The farmers' market opens every Saturday morning.
There's a growing market for eco-friendly products.
They hired a firm to market their new software.
The stock market fluctuated wildly today.
She studies market trends to predict consumer behavior.