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thrift shop
noun
: a shop that sells secondhand articles and especially clothes and is often run for charitable purposes
Examples of thrift shop in a Sentence
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The big box thrift shop is packed with second-hand items for the whole family as well as books and home decor.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Proceeds from the thrift shop will support the church and its schools, and the donation of goods to local homeless and animal ministries.
—Andrea Manes, Orange County Register, 14 Mar. 2024
Spend your days taking some cute pics for the ’gram at Wynwood Walls or exploring the thrift shops in nearby Allapattah, and your nights conquering Miami’s impressive roster of world-class restaurants (check out Miami Design District or South Beach for some of the buzziest tables) and chic bars.
—Juliet Izon, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2024
While sentimental value can be imbued in a favorite pair of jeans, a signature scent, or a treasured knickknack unearthed at a thrift shop, there’s no denying that an engagement ring holds more emotional weight than any other item a person owns.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2024
The installation of the Beanie Babies — acquired en masse at an L.A. thrift shop — blocks external noise and gives the cube warmth.
—Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2023
Hon spends her days scouring the local thrift shops to find pieces, but creators will also often extend their search online to platforms like Depop, Poshmark, Vinted, and Circle of Style.
—Darshita Goyal, refinery29.com, 17 Dec. 2023
Our words flowed everywhere – on road trips and dog walks, at the museum, the thrift shop, at Café Algiers.
—Teresa M. Hanafin, BostonGlobe.com, 3 May 2023
Browse your local thrift shop or online secondhand stores to find trinkets that remind you of spending the holidays in your hometown.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1944, in the meaning defined above
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“Thrift shop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrift%20shop. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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thrift shop
noun
: a shop that sells secondhand articles and is often run by a charity
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