flea market

noun

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

Examples of flea market in a Sentence

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Frogtown’s flea market fracas and hard truths about gentrification. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024 Another quality of life change comes with the ability to interact with your stash, the flea market or your character screen while searching for a match. Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Like the larger market to the north, the flea market at Vanves is home to vintage rugs and clothes, vinyl records, antique jewelry, and other retro bric-a-brac. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024 The museum will also be open during the flea market on Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Diana Argabrite, The Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for flea market 

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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“Flea market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flea%20market. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

flea market

noun
: a usually outdoor market for secondhand articles and antiques
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