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/ˈmɑːrkɪtpleɪs/ · mar·ket·place
noun
- An open area in a town housing a public market. The historic marketplace in the town center was bustling with activity on Saturday morning.
- The space, actual or metaphorical, in which a market operates. Some high-street retailers were slow to enter the new digital marketplace of the Internet.
- The world of commerce and trade. The company's success in the global marketplace was a testament to its innovative products and strategies.
Did you know? The word 'marketplace' has been used in various contexts, including literature and film, to describe a hub of activity and commerce. For example, in William Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice', the character Shylock is a moneylender who operates in the marketplace.