flea market

noun

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

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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 Food and drink concessionaires, professional caterers, HOA clubhouses, event planners — any purveyor that’s not a public restaurant, food truck, flea market stall or food hall vendor — are also excluded from the roundup. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026 In that series, the mom of two took on hosting duties once again as competitors raced to find the best flea market gems. Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 3 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 14 Feb. 2026.

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flea market

noun
: a usually outdoor market for secondhand articles and antiques
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