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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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.
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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
Meant to have an accessible garage sale feel, the more than 100 booths cover everything from vintage glassware to clothing, furniture, jewelry, records, and plants.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
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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
Meant to have an accessible garage sale feel, the more than 100 booths cover everything from vintage glassware to clothing, furniture, jewelry, records, and plants.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 26 Mar. 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 8 Jul. 2025.
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