downmarket

Meanings

• noun

  A market or area where goods are sold at lower prices or to a lower class of people.

  - "The downmarket area of the city is known for its bargain shops."
  - "Many tourists visit the downmarket to buy souvenirs at lower prices."

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Antonyms

upmarket

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with downmarket
darned , arned , marden

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Variants

List of all variants of downmarket that leads to same result
down-market

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Etymology

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Originated from the Middle English word 'down' meaning 'downward' and 'market' meaning 'a place for buying and selling.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'downmarket' was first used in the early 20th century to describe areas where goods were sold to the working class.

2. The downmarket area of a city is often the most culturally diverse and vibrant part of the community.

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Related Concepts

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1. working class: A social class characterized by manual labor jobs and a lower socio-economic status.

2. bargain hunting: The act of searching for and purchasing goods at lower prices.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'downmarket' has been used to describe areas or communities where goods are sold at lower prices or to a lower class of people. It can also be used to describe the style or genre of art, music, or literature that appeals to a working-class or lower socio-economic audience.

How to Memorize "downmarket"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bustling marketplace with vendors selling goods at lower prices to a diverse crowd.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'downmarket' with the idea of bargain shopping or affordable goods.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Down Market: Discounts, Affordable, Working Class' to remember the meaning of the word.

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