jumble sales

noun

plural of jumble sale, British
as in rummage sales

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  1. garage sales
  2. yard sales
Noun
  • McGrath recommends scouring thrift stores, garage sales, and Facebook Marketplace for old umbrellas as well!
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 27 July 2026
  • For sellers, garage sales are a often a last-ditch effort to get rid of clutter and collect some change.
    — Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 12 July 2026
Definition of garage sales
Noun
  • The town became aware of the business after the Isom family held two yard sales at their residence in June.
    — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
  • Glassware and furniture have been acquired from yard sales (a competitive sport on the North Fork).
    — Molly Fergus, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026
Definition of yard sales
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