flea market

noun

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

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Morgan and Glazer spent months traveling together through the United States, France, England, Scotland and Ireland, scouting antique fairs and dealers, flea markets, junk shops and old manor houses selling their patrimony. Mark Lamster architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026 The two men killed in a shooting at a Stockton flea market during an alleged robbery were identified on Sunday by the San Joaquin County Medical Examiner's Office. Jose Fabian, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026 Discount home stores and flea markets are great places for finding these items on the tiniest of budgets. Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026 Arriving at a flea market early in the day is always wise; with thrift stores, items are constantly being set out on the floor, so showing up right as a shop opens isn’t so critical. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026 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 16 Feb. 2026.

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flea market

noun
: a usually outdoor market for secondhand articles and antiques
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