Synonyms of secondhand

secondhand

adjective

ˈse-kən(d)-ˈhand 

as in secondary

taken or created from something original or basic

memoirs filled with secondhand stories about show-business celebrities

Synonyms & Similar Words

• secondary
• derivative
• resultant
• unoriginal
• consequent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• original
• basic
• fundamental
• first
• nonderivative
• primary

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of secondhand

Janelle Brown, the founder of Lark Interiors, says secondhand upholstered finds often have lingering dust, dander, and odors. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 17 June 2026

Estate Sales For the true secondhand connoisseur, nothing surpasses an estate sale. — Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026

The proposal would require extensive recordkeeping and impose steep fines on repair shops, recyclers, pawn shops and secondhand dealers that traffic in undocumented airbags. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026

The explosive growth is partially because the secondhand market represents a win-win for buyers and sellers, according to Jay. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 9 June 2026