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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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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
The funky thrift shop sells upcycled clothing, jewelry and vinyl records, and is open Thursday through Sunday.
—Axios Denver, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
Annie Schlechter The Central Room: The Milo Baughman sofa was found in a thrift shop; the Charlotte Perriand chaise and the William Katavolos chairs were bought at auction.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 10 Sep. 2024
Just enough time for a quick stop at the town thrift shop, which is outstanding.
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 11 Oct. 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 17 Nov. 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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