market price

noun

1. the price at which a commodity, security, or service is selling in the open market.

market price

noun

1. the prevailing price, as determined by supply and demand, at which goods, services, etc, may be bought or sold

Word History and Origins

Origin of market price¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

Many people are affected by stock market price changes, even if they don't invest in shares directly, because of the knock-on effect on pensions, jobs and interest rates.

From BBC

By familiarizing yourself with local tenant protection laws and planning as best as possible, you can help find yourself with sky-high rent far above everyday market prices.

From Salon

He believed that cities should charge market prices for street parking and that the resulting revenue should be directed to improvements in the surrounding community.

From Los Angeles Times

But with two recent increases in October, Nigerians are now paying market prices for fuel for the first time in three decades.

From BBC

The country’s central bank has reported that nearly half of families who rent at market prices are at risk of poverty or social exclusion.

From BBC