flea market

noun

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

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Becoming her own boss With the help of her father, Sullivan scoured local flea markets, antique malls and thrift stores for vintage charms and chains. Sophie Caldwell lauren Shamo, CNBC, 28 May 2025 Peña said that because the physical changes to the third floor will be minimal, the new flea market should be open in the next couple of weeks — just in time to avoid Miami’s searing summer heat and sudden thunderstorms. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025 The shop also hosts a monthly flea market in the parking lot that brings together other similar sellers. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025 While Parisian scarves, linen dish towels, leather goods or flea market art are always excellent souvenirs to bring home from France—the most popular category of French souvenirs is food and wine—bien sur! Lanee Lee, Forbes, 24 Mar. 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 6 Jun. 2025.

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flea market

noun
: a usually outdoor market for secondhand articles and antiques
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