mart

1 of 2

noun

ˈmärt 

1

archaic : a coming together of people to buy and sell : fair entry 2 sense 1

2

obsolete : the activity of buying and selling

also : bargain

3

: market

mart

2 of 2

verb

marted; marting; marts

transitive verb

: to deal in : sell

Examples of mart in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The winning Mega Millions ticket was sold at the food mart, 1320 W. Burnham St., for Tuesday's drawing. —Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024

Inside a stadium known more for its flaws than highlights now includes new suites and lounging areas for season ticket holders, frictionless marts and significant food options. —Ben Standig, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024

With more and more Chinese wanting a daily java fix, grab-and-go coffee is becoming widely available at tea chains and convenient marts. —Eunice Yoon, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024

By tempting customers’ palates with fresh deli sandwiches and build-your-own burgers, the humble food marts want to become an alternative to fast-food restaurants for busy Americans who crave easy, interesting and less expensive eating options. —Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Middle Dutch marct, mart, ultimately from L. mercatus market — more at market

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1589, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing mart

• mini-mart

Kids Definition

mart

noun

ˈmärt

: a trading place : market