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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The pro adds that dahlias don't react well to excessive handling, which is why getting them from a local grower at a farmers market is often the best way of sourcing them. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025 The Sunday morning farmers market is a great way to start the day, and for more exploring, visit the Greystone Mansion & Gardens, the setting for many films and television shows. Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025 Fall adventures like apple picking, shopping at the farmers market, or hiking colorful trails require the right footwear to keep your feet comfortable all day. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025 In the three months since the Pick 'n Save on North 35th Street closed its doors, Metcalfe Park and its surrounding neighborhoods have pieced together new ways to keep fresh food within reach — from a farmers market to a mobile market. April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025 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 Oct. 2025.

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