Meaning & Origin
“Corner the market” means to dominate a market by controlling supply, distribution, or demand — so competitors can’t compete effectively. The phrase evokes traders physically “cornering” others on an exchange floor to control deals.
Pronunciation Guide
- corner — KOR‑ner.
- the — often “thuh.”
- market — MAR‑ket; clear stress on “MAR.”
- Natural rhythm: COR‑ner the MAR‑ket.
Usage & Sentence Examples
Use it when a company or person gains near‑monopoly power or overwhelming share.
- A few platforms have cornered the market for short‑term rentals.
- They’re trying to corner the market by buying up key patents.
- Bulk‑buying rare beans helped the roaster corner the market locally.
- Once the app cornered the market with teens, rivals struggled.
- The brand cornered the market on eco‑friendly detergents.
- Investors accused the firm of attempting to corner the market in copper.
Synonyms
dominate the market · achieve market control · monopolize (often hyperbolic) · control supply · lock up the category · own the space (informal)
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