flea market

noun

: a usually open-air market for secondhand articles and antiques

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But with flea market trips and collector meetups also comes a bit of anxiety, all in the name of transparency. Tiana Randall, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025 Outside of the PvE crossover with Arena, the other major change in the Tarkov patch notes is the return of the flea market, which has been disabled since the start of the hardcore wipe. Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025 This city is surrounded by an array of activities like flea markets, gardens, beautiful mountainous landscapes, old silver mines and remarkable Mexican historical monuments. Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 17 Aug. 2025 Many thrift shops, flea markets, or estate sales have a treasure trove of frames waiting to be repurposed. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flea market

Word History

Etymology

translation of French Marché aux puces, a market in Paris

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flea market was in 1891

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“Flea market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flea%20market. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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flea market

noun
: a usually outdoor market for secondhand articles and antiques
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