city market

Downtown shopping district

A city market is a public marketplace where vendors sell fresh produce, meats, baked goods, and other items—typically in a permanent or semi-permanent urban location.

Many date back generations and serve as community gathering places: We picked up vegetables at the city market on Saturday morning.

Some have evolved into tourist destinations featuring artisanal foods and crafts alongside traditional vendors.

Related

artisans · local artisans · baked goods · fresh produce · produce · cobblestones · local cuisine · bazaar · street performers · pricing · cash only · festivals · open-air · Saturday morning · spices · cheese · display · vendors

Opposites
commercial venue type

city marketshopping mall

Large indoor retail center

big-box store · megastore · strip mall · outlet mall · department store

urban vs. rural commerce

city marketcountry store

Rural retail establishment

roadside stand · general store · village market · frontier outpost

urban vs. suburban/rural retail setting

city marketcountry store

Rural retail establishment

farm stand · roadside stand · village shop · shopping plaza · strip mall

Family

city, market

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G