A marketplace is a physical or virtual space where buyers and sellers come together to exchange goods, services, or information. In a broader sense, it can refer to any environment, online or offline, where transactions occur. Marketplaces provide a platform for economic activities, facilitating the buying and selling of products or services. Examples include traditional physical marketplaces, e-commerce platforms, and online marketplaces where multiple vendors can showcase and sell their goods or services to a broader audience. Marketplaces often aim to create efficient and transparent systems that connect buyers with sellers, fostering economic transactions and competition.