garage sale
noun
: a sale of used household or personal articles (such as furniture, tools, or clothing) held on the seller's own premises
Examples of garage sale in a Sentence
prior to the move they held a garage sale to clear out all of their unwanted stuff
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Practices will feature food trucks, giveaways, fan activities and a garage sale to benefit the Miami Dolphins Foundation.
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
The trust company has assured them the art would not just be sold in a garage sale, but rather through a thoughtful auction process, and online channels.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 23 May 2025
Try reselling it online or by having a garage sale.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
Letting teens plan the family dinner menu, research vacation options, or organize a garage sale builds confidence through small decisions.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
The trust company has assured them the art would not just be sold in a garage sale, but rather through a thoughtful auction process, and online channels.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 23 May 2025
Try reselling it online or by having a garage sale.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
Letting teens plan the family dinner menu, research vacation options, or organize a garage sale builds confidence through small decisions.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for garage sale
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“Garage sale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/garage%20sale. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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