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Definition of upmarket

upmarket

/ˌʌpˈmɑːr.kɪt/
up · mar · ket

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• adjective

1

British Relating to, designed for, or appealing to high-income consumers; of high quality and relatively expensive.

Example

"The historic district has recently attracted several upmarket boutiques and fine-dining restaurants."

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• adverb

1

British Toward or into the more expensive, prestigious, or affluent segment of a commercial market.

Example

"The clothing retailer decided to move upmarket by using organic fabrics and hiring renowned designers."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Upmarket. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/upmarket
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