pre-owned

Definition of pre-ownednext

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Recent Examples of pre-owned Higher retail prices, a sustainability push and a generation comfortable buying pre-owned have all fed the boom. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026 Sara Netanyahu, wife of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sported a classic Chanel flap bag, which is currently available pre-owned for just over $8,000. José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 1 Apr. 2026 Not to mention, 98% of the merchandise sold in pawn shops is pre-owned, according to USA Pawn. Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2025 If new watch prices go up, more buyers will shift to pre-owned for value and availability. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 5 May 2025 Most buy to wear and younger demographics are also more likely to buy pre-owned. Lily Templeton, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025 With fashion contributing 10% of global carbon emissions, buying pre-owned has become a tangible way for consumers to make a difference. Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pre-owned
secondhand
Adjective
  • Just as a side note, Barlow lenses are widely available at very modest prices — especially secondhand.
    Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Vendors landed on the Beehive’s 20,000-square-foot courtyard in South Los Angeles, filling it with food, art and secondhand clothing vendors.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

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“Pre-owned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pre-owned. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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