jumble sale

British
as in rummage sale

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Recent Examples of jumble sale The prevalence of stars presents a problem, though, and searching for a Population III star among billions in the Milky Way is like searching for genuine Ancient Egyptian artifacts at a jumble sale in Texas. Emma Chapman, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2021
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Noun
  • Orland Park church hosts rummage sale A rummage sale is planned for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 9 and 8 a.m. to noon May 10 at Orland Park Christian Reformed Church, 7500 Sycamore Drive, Orland Park.
    Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
  • Women in the church’s circle began hosting rummage sales nearly 50 years ago in the building now housing Chapel on the Green.
    Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Practices will feature food trucks, giveaways, fan activities and a garage sale to benefit the Miami Dolphins Foundation.
    Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
  • The trust company has assured them the art would not just be sold in a garage sale, but rather through a thoughtful auction process, and online channels.
    Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 23 May 2025

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“Jumble sale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumble%20sale. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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