aftermarket
noun
af·ter·mar·ket
ˈaf-tər-ˌmär-kət 
plural aftermarkets
1
: the market for parts and accessories used in the repair or enhancement of a product (such as an automobile)
2
: a secondary market (see market entry 1 sense 4c(1)) available after sales in the original market are finished
a movie in the DVD aftermarket
3
: the market for a stock following its initial public offering when its shares can be freely traded among investors
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Car parts that have been altered or exchanged Cars that feature aftermarket components or enhancements that alter their function may void their warranty.
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Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 18 May 2026
News outlets reported full sets listed for more than $25,000 on StockX, a dramatic premium against retail and a very clear sign of how quickly the aftermarket now forms around these launches.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
There are loads of new aftermarket wheel options, as well as the ability to place different rims on the front and rear axles.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 14 May 2026
The global aviation aftermarket firm expands its Miami operations to 50,000 sq ft, strengthening its position in the North American market.
—Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
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Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 18 May 2026
News outlets reported full sets listed for more than $25,000 on StockX, a dramatic premium against retail and a very clear sign of how quickly the aftermarket now forms around these launches.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
There are loads of new aftermarket wheel options, as well as the ability to place different rims on the front and rear axles.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 14 May 2026
The global aviation aftermarket firm expands its Miami operations to 50,000 sq ft, strengthening its position in the North American market.
—Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
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“Aftermarket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aftermarket. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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