REACH-ME-DOWN Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

reach-me-down

adjective

Definition of reach-me-down

as in secondhand

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Millennials are actually the top-spending generation on secondhand fashion.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Vintage children’s books are one of the easiest ways to start a secondhand nursery collection.

— Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of secondhand

Adjective

Secondhand stores are chock-full of items—some vintage, and some just hand-me-downs from the 2000s and the 2010s.

— Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 12 Aug. 2026
Tweets featuring antisemitic dog whistles are also blasted onto an enormous dashboard — hand-me-down technology formerly used by the Patriots during team practice to run plays.

— Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026

Definition of hand-me-down

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Dew is a sheer, milky white that Choi says instantly makes nails look fresh and polished, with a dewy finish that’s especially pretty worn on its own.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
Staff described students as often seeming physically and mentally worn down and checked out.

— Crystal Cederna, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026

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