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 proof is at the farmers market, where fresh asparagus, peas, rhubarb and other seasonal vegetables tempt us with their delicious potential in the kitchen. Victoria Caruso, Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2026 Outside of their day jobs, the couple — who had a dog and two cats — were farmers market regulars who sold honey at Main Street Delaware through their stand, Queenright Cabin Apiary. Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026 Downtown Hilo, which is within walking distance, is packed with mom-and-pop eateries, poke shops, breakfast spots, and a great farmers market that’s open daily. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026 Think local arts, handmade crafts and the kind of small-business energy that makes a farmers market lover’s heart sing. Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 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 25 Apr. 2026.

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