markets
word · lemma: market
/ˈmɑɹkəts/
/mˈɑːkɪts/
Definition
Plural of market. Places where people buy and sell goods, or areas for business and trade (like financial markets).
Usage & Nuances
Refers both to physical places (e.g., street markets, farmers' markets) and to business sectors (e.g., 'global markets', 'stock markets'). Often used in economics and business news. Saying 'go to the markets' usually implies outdoor or local markets, not supermarkets.
Spanish: mercadosPortuguese (BR): mercadosPortuguese (PT): mercadosChinese (Simplified): 市场Chinese (Traditional): 市場Hindi: बाज़ारArabic: أسواقBengali: বাজারগুলো - বাজারসমূহRussian: рынкиJapanese: 市場Vietnamese: chợ - thị trườngKorean: 시장들Turkish: pazarlar - piyasalarUrdu: بازاریںIndonesian: pasar-pasar - pasar (bisnis)
Example Sentences
Global markets reacted quickly to the news.
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I love wandering through the open-air markets on weekends.
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The local markets are packed just before holidays.
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There are many markets in this city.
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People buy fresh fruit at the markets.
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Tourists like to visit traditional markets.
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