Meaning

(economics) Designed for low-income consumers..

Definitions by Sense

1. (economics) Designed for low-income consumers.
2. Of, or relating to the less prestigious sector of the market.
3. Towards the less prestigious sector of the market.
4. (transitive) To render or become downmarket.

Example Sentences

Near-synonym: low-end

Sadly, by the 1970s the arcade had gone downmarket with brash shop fronts and cheap shops, some of doubtful reputation.

If there has been a genuine dissemination of a certain degree of readership, of artistic interest and, very notably, of musical awareness and response, there has also been a 'downmarketing', a vulgarization of culture […]

As Rob Plant explained, there is a “downmarketing” process when tourists experience problems with their initial accommodation plans and settle for the next level: for example, from one-star hotel down to backpacker hostel.

Word Forms

• more downmarket
• most downmarket
• downmarkets
• downmarketing
• downmarketed

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When Should You Use Down market?

Use down market when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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