Market
/ˈmɑːrkɪt/noun
A place where goods and services are bought and sold.
Did you know?The term 'market' is derived from a word that signifies 'to trade', linking it to ancient rituals of exchange that were often shrouded in mystery.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*merg-
“to trade or exchange; to waste away, reflecting the fleeting nature of transactions.”
Latin
Latin
mercatus
“a place for trade, reflecting the gathering of communities for exchange.”
Old French
Old French
marquet
“a market or place of trade, often associated with social and economic gatherings.”
Middle English
Middle English
market
“a designated area for buying and selling goods, signifying both commerce and community.”
Modern English
English
market
“a general term for any venue where goods and services are exchanged.”
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