Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

greenmarket

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.42 in modern English

Syllables: green-mar-ket
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A market where farmers and growers sell produce directly to the public.

Example Sentences

"At the greenmarket, it’s still mostly potatoes and apples. There are no tender greens, fava beans, peas, asparagus, artichokes, sorrel, rhubarb or early strawberries. Those harbingers of the season are said to be full of chi, or qi, the Chinese word for life force. We’re craving them as we’re craving lighter, brighter-tasting meals, food that is greener and fresher."

Etymology

From green + market.

Inflected Forms

greenmarkets (plural)

Synonyms

farmers' market farmer's market green market

Questions

What does greenmarket mean?: A market where farmers and growers sell produce directly to the public.
Where does greenmarket come from?: From green + market.

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