marketplace

/ˈmɑːkɪtpleɪs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmɑːrkɪtpleɪs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈmär-kət-ˌplās/ (ame, mw)

marketplace — noun

  • marketplacesingular
  • marketplacesplural

1. the overall economic system or commercial environment in which companies sell pr

1.名詞B2
釋義

the overall economic system or commercial environment in which companies sell products, offer services, and compete for customers across a particular industry or region.

例句

The global marketplace has become more connected thanks to the internet and faster shipping.

collocation: global marketplace

Before launching her vegan cheese brand, Amara studied the crowded food marketplace for months.

pattern: study/research the marketplace

同義詞
  • market

    shorter, more general term; 'marketplace' emphasises the system and environment

  • economy

    broader term covering all economic activity, not just buying and selling

  • commercial sector

    more formal; refers to the part of the economy driven by private businesses

文法句型

the marketplace

[adjective] marketplace

用法筆記

Frequently used with an adjective that specifies the industry or scope (e.g., global marketplace, digital marketplace, job marketplace). The definite article 'the' is common when referring to the general concept.

常見錯誤

❌The marketplace of ideas is important for democracy' (a figurative use still acceptable but less common).
✅A healthy marketplace depends on fair competition.
💡The literal business meaning is the primary learner sense.

2. a website or mobile application where individual sellers and buyers connect to e

2.名詞B1
釋義

a website or mobile application where individual sellers and buyers connect to exchange new or used goods, services, or information.

例句

Leila sold her vintage camera on an online marketplace within a few hours.

pattern: sell [something] on an online marketplace

Greta uploaded clear photos of her handmade earrings to meet the marketplace's rules for sellers.

usage: marketplace as platform with rules

同義詞
  • online platform

    broader term that also covers non-commercial sites like social media

  • e-commerce site

    more specific to retail; 'marketplace' implies multiple independent sellers

文法句型

an online marketplace

[name] marketplace

用法筆記

Commonly modified by an adjective describing the type of platform (e.g., online marketplace, digital marketplace, peer-to-peer marketplace). Brand names like Etsy, Amazon, or eBay are often described as 'marketplaces'.

常見錯誤

❌I bought it from marketplace.
✅I bought it from an online marketplace.
💡The countable noun needs a determiner (a/an/the).

3. an outdoor public space within a community where vendors set up stalls and sell

3.名詞A2
釋義

an outdoor public space within a community where vendors set up stalls and sell fresh food, clothing, crafts, and other everyday goods directly to shoppers.

例句

Every Sunday the town square becomes a busy marketplace full of fruit and flower stalls.

pattern: become/turn into a marketplace

Theo bought a handwoven bag from a craftswoman at the outdoor marketplace in Oaxaca.

同義詞
  • market

    shorter and more common in everyday speech; 'marketplace' can sound slightly more formal or descriptive

  • bazaar

    refers specifically to markets in Middle Eastern or South Asian contexts; less common in general English

文法句型

the [name] marketplace

[location] marketplace

用法筆記

Interchangeable with 'market' in many contexts for physical spaces, though 'marketplace' often suggests a permanent square or established location rather than a temporary weekly setup.