flea market

noun

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

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The suite next door had a full kitchen with glistening white-and-burgundy countertops, door frames set in raw marble, and a dining table sourced from a Paris flea market. Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026 The hardworking mother of three daughters called Los Angeles home and collected much of the material for her work from the city’s many flea markets and second hand shops. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026 Tens of thousands attend the monthly flea market, while charitable walk-runs, community festivals and outdoor concerts have transformed the venue into one of Southern California's busiest public gathering places. Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 Read on for her top five tips for how to identify authentic antiques and vintage finds at flea markets. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 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 6 Aug. 2026.

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flea market

noun
: a usually outdoor market for secondhand articles and antiques
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