marketplace

noun

The overall arena of buying, selling, and business activity.

Example sentence

“Small producers now compete in a global marketplace thanks to online selling.”

Often figurative: the 'marketplace of ideas' is where opinions compete for acceptance.

Related words

departmentOne of the sections into which a company, government, or other organization is divided.mallA large indoor building containing many shops.vendorA person or business that sells goods or services.supermarketA big self-service shop selling food and often household items, medicine, and clothing.sellerA person or business that offers goods or services for sale.marketA shop where food and everyday goods are sold, such as a grocery or convenience store.