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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Vintage children’s books are one of the easiest ways to start a secondhand nursery collection.

— Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
But the designer version is difficult to find, even secondhand, and costs a hefty $1,090.

— Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 8 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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Susie showed me the large black shoe and its pair, women’s shoes, sturdy, a little worn, and not really very attractive.

— Lydia Davis, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2026
These ideas will help make your worn laminate countertops look almost new again, without the hefty price tag.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2026

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