flea market

noun

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

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The company's new tool draws inspiration from a 1913 prototype known as the Triplet Grip, which one of MetMo’s designers found at a flea market. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026 Food and drink concessionaires, professional caterers, HOA clubhouses, event planners — any purveyor that’s not a public restaurant, food truck, flea market stall or food hall vendor — are also excluded from the roundup. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026 The market is also open Wednesdays, focused more on produce and the flea market. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado february 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026 Display-worthy decor and clothes are easiest to find at flea markets. Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026 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 12 Mar. 2026.

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flea market

noun
: a usually outdoor market for secondhand articles and antiques
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