flea market

noun

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

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Daytona Flea & Farmers Market One of the largest flea markets in Florida, this massive shopping complex is open Friday through Sunday. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 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 Apr. 2026 Most the furniture in the apartment is rare—Riachi sourced many of the items from flea markets and galleries in Paris and London. Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 29 Mar. 2026 Its products were only sold in flea markets and a boutique for several years until Oprah made the company one of her Favorite Things in 2002, causing the brand to explode. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 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 5 Apr. 2026.

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flea market

noun
: a usually outdoor market for secondhand articles and antiques
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