market price

noun

: a price actually given in current market dealings

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Younger, Savvier – and Into Complications In 2026, the consumer walking into a watch retailer or brand’s boutique has read the forums, checked secondary market prices — and could even cost out a movement with surprising accuracy, as Pruniaux recalled from one encounter. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 May 2026 In addition to the record renewal rate, the average secondary market price for tickets last year was about 50% above face value. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 May 2026 Not to mention $560 is an excellent market price for a bistro set made with durability top of mind. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026 This sale should be viewed as a premium asset trading at an above-market price, not evidence that teams are broadly undervalued. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026 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 4 May. 2026.

Legal Definition

market price

noun
1
: the price at which a security is currently selling on the market
2
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