flea market

noun

: a usually open-air market for secondhand articles and antiques

Examples of flea market in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web These famous flea markets are a village unto themselves, traced out by endless rows of stalls whose wares range from designer knockoffs (not least phony Jacquemus) to rarer vintage clothing and antiques. Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024 Plus: Some of my favorites show up at the flea markets but don't have a brick-and-mortar (real estate is stupid expensive). Steph Solis, Axios, 2 Oct. 2024 The legendary outdoor flea market is heavily attended by locals, with over 300 dealers from all over France. Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2024 Art-lovers could spend an entire trip roaming the city’s many museums while shoppers are kept equally busy with retail offerings which range from luxury designer showrooms to thrift shops to flea markets. Anna Haines, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for flea market 

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Word History

Etymology

translation of French Marché aux puces, a market in Paris

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flea market was in 1891

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Cite this Entry

“Flea market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flea%20market. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

flea market

noun
: a usually outdoor market for secondhand articles and antiques
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