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thrift shop
noun
: a shop that sells secondhand articles and especially clothes and is often run for charitable purposes
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Original Artwork The art section of most thrift shops is ripe for the picking.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
Trust me: Christmas is in full bloom at thrift shops.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
The look continues into the dining room, where family pieces, items from thrift shops, and repurposed furniture all blend seamlessly — thanks to Donna’s creative touch.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 14 Nov. 2024
The number of upcoming sports events was the factor that was most heavily weighted in the study, but other factors such as the number of green spaces and thrift shops in the city were also considered.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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First Known Use
1944, in the meaning defined above
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“Thrift shop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrift%20shop. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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thrift shop
noun
: a shop that sells secondhand articles and is often run by a charity
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