marketplace

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The world of business, where goods and services are bought and sold.

   New companies struggle to compete in a crowded marketplace.

2. 2
   noun

   An open area or place where goods are bought and sold.

   Farmers sell fresh produce in the town marketplace each morning.

3. 3
   noun

   A setting in which ideas or opinions are exchanged and compete.

   A free press keeps the marketplace of ideas open to everyone.

From market + place.

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