Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
market-competitor
Noun
/ˈmɑːrkɪt kəmˈpɛtɪtər/

Definition
A market-competitor is a company or organization that offers similar products or services in the same market as another company, competing for the same customers.

Examples
- Apple is a strong market-competitor in the technology sector.
- In the fast-food industry, McDonald’s faces stiff challenges from its various market-competitors.
- Startups often find it difficult to gain market traction when existing competitors dominate.

Meaning
The term refers to any business that actively competes with others in the market for customers’ attention and sales.

Synonyms
- Rival
- Competitor
- Contender
- Peer