farmers market

noun

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

Examples of farmers market in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Cook time: 45 minutes (Pascal Shirley / For The Times) Kuku Sabzi During your visit to the farmers market this weekend, be sure to pick up plenty of parsley, dill, cilantro, green onions and leeks for this herbaceous frittata that’s more greens than egg. Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2024 The next winter, Heiko and his neighbors tapped 40 trees and produced about 20 gallons of syrup, enough for each member to get a quart, with some left over to sell at the farmers market. Ashley Stimpson, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024 So treat her to some fresh produce and baked goodies at a farmers market. Michelle Jenkins, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024 Weekly craft show and farmers market runs Tuesdays from April-November. Allison Kiehl, The Enquirer, 31 Mar. 2024 When farmers market season is in full swing, look for interesting heirloom varieties to vary the shape and color of the cucumbers in your sandwich. Jan Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2024 Catch Saturday farmers market hours (listed on the website) to shop a variety of local vendors. Katie Toussaint, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Buy really fresh asparagus and radishes, from a farmers market if possible—that too will make a difference. Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 14 Mar. 2024 Hamlet Organic Garden is a CSA member, but also has a farmers market open every Saturday to the public. Ariel Okin, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2024

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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 23 Apr. 2024.

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