flea market

noun

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

Examples of flea market in a Sentence

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Pity the sneaker-head who is now shopping for his footwear at flea markets. Rick Helfenbein, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025 And reusable clothing items and home textiles often end up in flea markets or charity distribution centers. Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 3 Apr. 2025 The flea market currently supports 450 vendors who rent space monthly, providing over 1,000 jobs, serving millions of customers and generating $20 million to $40 million in sales annually. Devan Patel, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025 Choose to install new doors or use antique ones found at a thrift store or flea market. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 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 2 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

flea market

noun
: a usually outdoor market for secondhand articles and antiques
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