/ ˈmɑːkɪtpleɪs; NAmE ˈmɑːrk-/ noun
1.
the marketplace [ sing. ] the activity of competing with other companies to buy and sell goods, services, etc. :
Companies must be able to survive in the marketplace.
the education marketplace
2.
(also ˌmarket ˈsquare ) [ C ] an open area in a town where a market is held