farmers market

noun

variants or farmers' market or farmer's market
: a market at which local farmers sell their agricultural products directly to consumers

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Those resources help pay for activities such as BeachFest and the farmers market, which generate even more revenue. Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026 Helpful that the farmers market is nearby. Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026 The plaza is also set to include additional benches to meet demand for seating, particularly during busy times like the weekly farmers market. Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026 No soaking is required for fresh beans, like shelling beans bought at the farmers market. Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for farmers market

Word History

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of farmers market was in 1905

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“Farmers market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farmers%20market. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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