mass-market

adjective

mass-mar·​ket ˈmas-ˈmär-kət 

1

: sold through such retail outlets as supermarkets and drugstores as well as through bookstores

a mass-market paperback

also : of, relating to, or publishing mass-market materials

2

: appealing or sold to a general audience

Synonyms

• commercial
• corporate
• marketable
• salable
• saleable

Examples of mass-market in a Sentence

the kind of mass-market candy bars that connoisseurs of chocolate love to disdain

Recent Examples on the Web

Additionally, Reddy said to expect to see more mass-market denim made from regenerative cotton, hemp blends, and recycled fibers, all with an emphasis on ethical production methods while lowering a product’s environmental impact. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2025

Recent reports, however, point to a new mass-market Tesla codenamed Redwood, dubbed Model Q by Deutsche Bank, due in mid-2025. —Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025

De Graaf emphasized the growing trend of seeking out unique adventures that provide a personalized experience beyond mass-market travel. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025

That has led to speculation that Musk is not that interested in mass-market cars anymore. —Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined at sense 1