: a usually open-air market for secondhand articles and antiques
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Go to a flea market or garage sale.—Parents, 11 June 2026 One of these was auctioned off by Sotheby's in 2024, and the former Calvin Klein publicist reportedly purchased the circa 1960s piece at a Parisian flea market, per WWD.—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 June 2026 However, with the plethora of items available at thrift stores, flea markets, estate sales, and online marketplaces, knowing what is worth buying can be a challenge.—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026 Harrell has had excellent luck sourcing artwork from thrift stores and flea markets.—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for flea market
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translation of French Marché aux puces, a market in Paris