flea market

noun

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

Examples of flea market in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Art Patron, which includes 57 modern pieces, features everything from contemporary wall art to neutral, moody paintings, all inspired by original works from museums and flea markets worldwide. Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024 Try to find vintage walnut pieces at resale shops and flea markets, but don’t be surprised to discover that classic walnut furniture has become very pricy. Vicki Payne, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Blossom Block Fest: Flea D.C. at Sycamore and Oak Congress Heights’ Sycamore and Oak is the home of the Blossom Block Festival, where a flea market highlights Black creatives alongside family activities and live music. Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024 Like her own inspired apartment, filled with antique glass bottles and terracotta amphorae sourced from flea markets, these ooze style. Mary Winston Nicklin, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024 Spend your Sunday souvenir shopping at one of the world’s largest flea markets, Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024 The mismatched white linens and glasses were flea market finds. Alice Cavanagh, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2024 The city of Takoma Park, Md., is less than a mile away, with shops and eateries, two farmers markets, a flea market, and parks and trails. Amy Worden, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024 Licking Valley Antique Machinery Association seeks vendors for its craft/vendor/flea market May 31-June 2. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 3 Mar. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Flea market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flea%20market. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

flea market

noun
: a usually outdoor market for secondhand articles and antiques
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