noun · neutral
market
UK/ˈmɑːkɪt/US/ˈmɑːrkɪt/MAR·ket
a place or system where people buy and sell goods, often outdoors or from stalls; also the buyers and sellers for a particular product.
Examples
“I get fresh vegetables at the farmers' market every Sunday.”
“The company expanded into new markets overseas.”
“Street vendors set up stalls in the market square.”
Band 8 sentence
“Revitalising traditional markets not only supports local producers but also preserves cultural identity in rapidly modernising cities.”
Collocations
- farmers' market
- local market
- market stall
Word family
Common mistakes
I buy milk on the market.→I buy milk at the market.
There are many markets in the city.→There are many markets in the city.
Say it for a higher band
5shop→6store→7+market
Synonyms
bazaar
Easily confused
supermarket
“I get most of my groceries at the supermarket.”
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