flea market

noun

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

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They’ve likely been sourced from local flea markets or Etsy rather than big box stores—after all, vintage/unbranded pieces transmit more authenticity and an appreciation for rarity. Viv Chen, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2025 Born in Lille, France, to an Algerian mother and French father, Vanhee grew up listening to garage rock and scouring flea markets for one-off looks. Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025 But with flea market trips and collector meetups also comes a bit of anxiety, all in the name of transparency. Tiana Randall, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025 Outside of the PvE crossover with Arena, the other major change in the Tarkov patch notes is the return of the flea market, which has been disabled since the start of the hardcore wipe. Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025 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 13 Sep. 2025.

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flea market

noun
: a usually outdoor market for secondhand articles and antiques
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