flea market

noun

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

Examples of flea market in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Coral necklaces are enjoying a new wave of popularity thanks to the resurgence of vintage aesthetics and, above all, the magnificent jewelry of the 1980s, now highly sought-after at flea markets and specialty shops. — Selene Oliva, Glamour, 18 July 2026

The novel takes readers from the stalls of the iconic Marché aux Puces flea market to the Louvre, Sotheby’s auction house and the private dining room at Jules Verne restaurant inside the Eiffel Tower. — Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

One of my best finds was a strand of Mikimoto pearls for $2 at a flea market. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 15 July 2026

Other curiosities and antiques are scattered throughout the house, many of which were sourced at the Saint-Ouen flea market in Paris. — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

translation of French Marché aux puces, a market in Paris

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for flea market

• nonmarket
• premarket
• upmarket
• aftermarket
• patriarchate
• supermarket

Kids Definition

flea market

noun

: a usually outdoor market for secondhand articles and antiques