flea market

noun

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

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Try oxtail soup or pierogies, buy mushrooms or snapdragons, and try to time your visit to one of the district's many special events—flea markets, Flower Days in May, and Holiday Markets in November and December. Jen Crystal, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026 The space is layered with rich tones, textured materials, and objects, many of which were sourced by Swanson Beard from Paris flea markets like the Puces de Saint Ouen and local antique shops. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 May 2026 Chances are, those doors can trace their modern-day origin story to a flea market. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 8 May 2026 When Saar visited Milan for the exhibition opening in 2016, Barbatti took her to the local flea markets. Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 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 24 May. 2026.

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flea market

noun
: a usually outdoor market for secondhand articles and antiques
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