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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There's always something going on in this charming town, from the weekly farmers market and the Greer Food Truck Village to annual festivals and holiday gatherings. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026 Old Poway Park draws a lot of visitors on Saturday mornings with its farmers market, boardwalk craft fair and train rides. Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 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 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 15 Mar. 2026.

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