market price

noun

: a price actually given in current market dealings

Examples of market price in a Sentence

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Declining secondary market prices allow enthusiasts to acquire brand-name pieces at less of a premium. Garth Friesen, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024 The following build is based on market prices at the time of writing, i.e. the last week of December 2024. Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024 That’s a dramatic increase from 2018, when average secondary market prices were $285 per ticket. Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 12 Dec. 2024 For instance, a farmer in the remote region of Syunik could now explore market prices and agricultural innovations online. Craig S. Smith, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for market price 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of market price was in the 15th century

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“Market price.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/market%20price. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.

Legal Definition

market price

noun
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: the price at which a security is currently selling on the market
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