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flea market

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See also: fleamarket and flea-market

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Etymology

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Calque of French marché aux puces.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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flea market (plural flea markets)

  1. An outdoor temporary market selling inexpensive antiques, curios, etc.
    Although things are sold cheaper at the flea market, it's always a good idea to check whether the item is stolen.
  2. A permanent indoor market of stalls in a warehouse selling inexpensive antiques, outdated goods, curios, etc.
    • 1992, Neal Stephenson, Snow Crash, page 276:
      The Towne Hall is a big inflatable building in the middle of the Snooze ’n’ Crusie. It is Derelict Las Vegas: convenience store, video arcade, laundromat, bar, liquor store, flea market, whorehouse.

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temporary outdoor market
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