noun

aftermarket

aftermarket

He bought aftermarket parts for his car.

He bought aftermarket parts for his car.

((the aftermarket)) the market for spare parts and accessories He bought aftermarket parts for his car.

Synonyms: secondary market, replacement parts market

From 'after' + 'market'. It refers to the market for spare parts, accessories, and components for a product 'after' the original product has been sold.

Think of all the things you can buy for your car (like new wheels or a stereo) 'after' you've bought the car itself. That's the aftermarket.

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