noun, verb ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The market for further goods and services, such as replacement parts and accessories, subsequent to the sale of a product such as an automobile or computer.
2. 2
   The industry that serves that market.
3. 3
   Trading activity in a security immediately following its initial offering to the public.

Verb

1. 1
   To sell goods or services in the aftermarket.

Antonyms

All antonyms

OEM

Etymology

From after- + market.

Related phrases

secondary market

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