marketplace
Translation
marketplace, market
Examples
The internet has become a global marketplace.
The internet has become a global marketplace.
They sell their crafts at the local marketplace.
They sell their crafts at the local marketplace.
Grammar Patterns
((countable noun)) a place where things are bought and sold The online marketplace is very competitive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: market, bazaar, forum
Etymology
A compound word from 'market' + 'place'. Literally, the place where a market is held.
Memory Tips
It's easy to remember if you break it down: a 'place' for a 'market'.