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swap meet

noun

Definition of swap meet 

: a gathering for the sale or barter of usually secondhand objects

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 Antique tractor show, antique car parts swap meet and more. — Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati.com, "Free and fun events this weekend in Cincinnati," 7 June 2018 Panini’s biggest market of all is Brazil, and four years ago impromptu swap meets sprung up in every host city. — Martin Rogers, USA TODAY, "World cup sticker collecting: Where all players are created equal," 5 July 2018 Highlights include swap meet with more than 90 vendors, beer and wine garden, live music and jump houses for kids. — Linda Mcintosh, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Artists get awards at San Marcos show," 21 May 2018 The event includes vehicle judging and a swap meet. — Greg Crawford, Detroit Free Press, "Plan your weekend: Art of Fire in Royal Oak, Motor City Pride, Cars R Stars in Shelby Twp.," 6 June 2018 The Jacob's Cave swap meet is continuing now through Sunday, according to its website. — Kaitlyn Schwers, kansascity, "KC pair busted with marijuana brownies at Missouri swap meet, sheriff says," 2 June 2018 Parts and collector car sales are available at the swap meet. — Andy Mikonis, chicagotribune.com, "Massive "bucket list" car show touches down in Wisconsin," 4 July 2017 The Midwest's Greatest Classic Car Show’ is now playing on a national scale as one of the biggest and best car shows and swap meets in America. — Andy Mikonis, chicagotribune.com, "Massive "bucket list" car show touches down in Wisconsin," 4 July 2017 This year will feature a vinyl swap meet and goods from across the globe. — Shelbie Lynn Bostedt, RedEye Chicago, "Chicago festivals this weekend: May 25-31," 28 May 2017

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1965, in the meaning defined above

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swap meet

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English Language Learners Definition of swap meet

: an event at which people can buy, sell, or trade used items

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