thrift shop
noun
: a shop that sells secondhand articles and especially clothes and is often run for charitable purposes
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One of Smith’s paintings, featuring two jazz musicians, was purchased by Wurth and now hangs in the Troost39 thrift shop.
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Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Donate to Charity Many charities welcome pillows to give to those in need or to sell in their thrift shops.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
In fact, there are a few particularly valuable pieces of furniture that experienced vintage sellers and antique experts always keep an eye out for at the thrift shop.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 12 Jan. 2026
After Long Weekends Another good time of year to visit the thrift shop is right after a long weekend, no matter the time of year.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Donate to Charity Many charities welcome pillows to give to those in need or to sell in their thrift shops.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
In fact, there are a few particularly valuable pieces of furniture that experienced vintage sellers and antique experts always keep an eye out for at the thrift shop.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 12 Jan. 2026
After Long Weekends Another good time of year to visit the thrift shop is right after a long weekend, no matter the time of year.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for thrift shop
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“Thrift shop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrift%20shop. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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