GREY MARKET


Meaning of GREY MARKET in English

(~s)

Note: in AM, use 'gray market'

1.

Grey market goods are bought unofficially and then sold to customers at lower prices than usual. (BUSINESS)

Grey-market perfumes and toiletries are now commonly sold by mail.

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2.

Grey market shares are sold to investors before they have been officially issued. (BUSINESS)

At one point last week shares in the ~ touched 230p.

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