farmers market

noun

variants or farmers' market or farmer's market
: a market at which local farmers sell their agricultural products directly to consumers

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Brandon and Rebecca Sullins, owners of Farm Stand On Orchard in Lee’s Summit, said the new farmers market has been a game changer for their business. Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026 How to Plant Lemon Seeds Planting lemon seeds is easy to do with citrus purchased from the grocery store or farmers market. Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026 Visit the Saturday farmers market, explore the handful of local shops, and take an easy hike to the Montezuma waterfall for a refreshing dip in its natural pool. Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026 Each Sunday Backpacks distributes over 1,000 pounds of fresh food to roughly 200 families through a free farmers market, and also partners with TIAS (Take Inspired Action Siempre) to provide additional groceries and pantry staples beyond fresh produce. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for farmers market

Word History

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of farmers market was in 1905

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“Farmers market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farmers%20market. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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