Definition of monopoly

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • monopoly is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
  • monopoly is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
  • monopoly is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 18

Definition of monopoly


  • a board game in which players try to gain a monopoly on real estate as pieces advance around the board according to the throw of a die (noun)
  • (economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller (noun)

    Examples

    1. a monopoly on silver
    2. when you have a monopoly you can ask any price you like
  • exclusive control or possession of something (noun)

    Examples

    1. They have no monopoly on intelligence

See definition of monopoly in Merriam Webster