market share

noun

: the percentage of the market for a product or service that a company supplies

Examples of market share in a Sentence

The company has gained market share in the past year. companies working to increase their market shares
Recent Examples on the Web While clothing and clothing accessories stores saw a 0.1% month-over-month decline, department stores were down 0.2% — a group that’s been ceding market share to off-price companies like TJX. Paulina Likos, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2024 The biggest roadblock had been the liquor store industry, which sought to protect its market share from groceries, pharmacies and big box stores. Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Aug. 2024 In the meeting, executives reportedly will provide plans on how to bring customers back to stores and regain market share. Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2024 In addition to slumping sales in the US, low-cost rivals like Luckin Coffee have also dented its market share and sales in China, which is its second-biggest market. Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 13 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for market share 

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Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of market share was in 1918

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“Market share.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/market%20share. Accessed 22 Aug. 2024.

Legal Definition

market share

noun
: the percentage of the market for a product or service that a company supplies

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