flea market

noun

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

Examples of flea market in a Sentence

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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 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

flea market

noun
: a usually outdoor market for secondhand articles and antiques
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