on the market

Up for grabs

On the market means available for purchase.

A house on the market is listed for sale.

A product on the market can be bought by consumers.

The phrase emphasizes active availability—something withdrawn from sale is taken off the market.

When describing people, on the market means single and open to dating: She's back on the market after the divorce.

Related

marketed · hit the shelves · for sale · product launch · asking price · sticker price · going rate · open house · offered · inventory · traded · appraisal · buyer · stock listing · distributed · up for grabs · price tag · retailing

Categories
Opposites
availability for purchase

on the marketsold

Exchanged for money

off the market · unavailable · taken · purchased · bought

sales status

on the marketsold out

No inventory remains

purchased · acquired · bought · snapped up · closed

reservation status

on the marketreserved

Restrained in manner

spoken for · pending · on hold · committed · allocated

Family

market, marketing, supermarket, markets, marketplace, marketable, flea market, stock market, marketeer

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G