thrift shop
noun
: a shop that sells secondhand articles and especially clothes and is often run for charitable purposes
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Beyond history and outdoor recreation, Southern Living noted Boone’s walkable downtown, particularly the King Street corridor, for its mix of antique stores, thrift shops, independent bookstores and local boutiques.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Mattresses and Box Springs Mattresses are a common source of confusion in thrift shops.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
That location and the one in Louisville are surrounded by gift and thrift shops, arts centers, government facilities and watering holes.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
The team might scour thrift shops, antique stores, craft markets and more.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Mattresses and Box Springs Mattresses are a common source of confusion in thrift shops.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
That location and the one in Louisville are surrounded by gift and thrift shops, arts centers, government facilities and watering holes.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
The team might scour thrift shops, antique stores, craft markets and more.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Thrift shop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrift%20shop. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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