market share

Definition

The percentage of some market held by a company, country, (sub)sector or any other actor or aggregate.

Etymology

From market + share.

Example Sentences

• "They continued to lose market share."
• "They have increased their market share."
• "The expectations for the shuttle service that carried lorries and cars did prove more robust, but ferries have maintained a greater-than-expected market share because the sea crossing allows rest time for drivers."