Flea market
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 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 an open-air street market for inexpensive or secondhand articles wordnet
- 3 A permanent indoor market of stalls in a warehouse selling inexpensive antiques, outdated goods, curios, etc.
"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."
Example
More examples"Although things are sold cheaper at the flea market, it's always a good idea to check whether the item is stolen."
Etymology
Calque of French marché aux puces.