newmarket

/nuːˈmɑːktər/

Definitions

1. noun

a marketplace where goods are bought and sold, especially a horse racing course where betting is allowed

“Newmarket is the most famous racing course in the UK, attracting millions of visitors annually.”

2. proper noun

a town in Suffolk, England, known for its horse racing and breeding industry

“The village of Newmarket is a picturesque haven nestled between two rivers in East Anglia.”

3. verb

to sell or trade goods in a market, especially to buy or sell horses at an auction

“The farmer new-marketed his prize-winning stallions to interested buyers from around the world.”

Synonyms

  • auction
  • horse racing course
  • marketplace

Antonyms

  • dismal market
  • market decline