: a usually open-air market for secondhand articles and antiques
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Far from a typical flea market, Monastiraki offers handmade leather goods, independent artisan crafts, clothing, secondhand books, antiques, traditional tavernas, street performers and historic ruins — all in one sprawling, walkable space.—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026 Far from a typical flea market, Monastiraki offers handmade leather goods, independent artisan crafts, clothing, secondhand books, antiques, traditional tavernas, street performers and historic ruins, all in one walkable space.—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026 To complete the look, Harriet sourced many of the finishing touches — from tablecloths to costume jewelry — on Temu, alongside antiques and flea market finds.—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 26 May 2026 Try oxtail soup or pierogies, buy mushrooms or snapdragons, and try to time your visit to one of the district's many special events—flea markets, Flower Days in May, and Holiday Markets in November and December.—Jen Crystal, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for flea market
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Etymology
translation of French Marché aux puces, a market in Paris