On the market

adjective

Available for people to buy or use.

There are many different brands of chocolate on the market.
Visual representation of "on the market" - Available for people to buy or use

Often appears as...

  • put on the market
  • come on the market
adjective

Being sold, especially in a legal sense.

The house has been on the market for two weeks.
Visual representation of "on the market" - Being sold, especially in a legal sense

Often appears as...

  • go on the market
  • stay on the market
adjective

Offering oneself as available in a romantic sense.

After her breakup, she's back on the market.
Visual representation of "on the market" - Offering oneself as available in a romantic sense

Often appears as...

  • back on the market
  • put oneself on the market

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Colloquial

adjective

Available for people to buy or use.

There are many different brands of chocolate on the market.
Visual representation of "on the market" - Available for people to buy or use

Often appears as...

  • put on the market
  • come on the market
adjective

Being sold, especially in a legal sense.

The house has been on the market for two weeks.
Visual representation of "on the market" - Being sold, especially in a legal sense

Often appears as...

  • go on the market
  • stay on the market
adjective

Offering oneself as available in a romantic sense.

After her breakup, she's back on the market.
Visual representation of "on the market" - Offering oneself as available in a romantic sense

Often appears as...

  • back on the market
  • put oneself on the market

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "on the market"
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Consumer Focus

Refers to items people can buy like cars, phones, or clothes, rather than services or abstract ideas.

Illustration for Consumer Focus
The latest smartphone is on the market.
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Not Necessarily New

Products 'on the market' aren't always new; they could also be used or previously owned.

Illustration for Not Necessarily New
Pre-owned vehicles are on the market at lower prices.
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No Purchase Guarantee

Just because something is on the market doesn't mean it will be bought immediately or at all.

Illustration for No Purchase Guarantee
That old model has been on the market for months.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Consumer Focus

Refers to items people can buy like cars, phones, or clothes, rather than services or abstract ideas.

Illustration for Consumer Focus
The latest smartphone is on the market.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Necessarily New

Products 'on the market' aren't always new; they could also be used or previously owned.

Illustration for Not Necessarily New
Pre-owned vehicles are on the market at lower prices.
LampPro Tip 3/3

No Purchase Guarantee

Just because something is on the market doesn't mean it will be bought immediately or at all.

Illustration for No Purchase Guarantee
That old model has been on the market for months.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Consumer Focus

Refers to items people can buy like cars, phones, or clothes, rather than services or abstract ideas.

Illustration for Consumer Focus
The latest smartphone is on the market.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Necessarily New

Products 'on the market' aren't always new; they could also be used or previously owned.

Illustration for Not Necessarily New
Pre-owned vehicles are on the market at lower prices.
LampPro Tip 3/3

No Purchase Guarantee

Just because something is on the market doesn't mean it will be bought immediately or at all.

Illustration for No Purchase Guarantee
That old model has been on the market for months.
Visual representation of the word "On the market"

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