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Vinony

flea market

noun

  1. type of street market or bazarre that provides space for people who want to sell or barter previously-owned merchandise
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Wiktionary

noun

Etymology: Calque of French marché aux puces.

  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 A permanent indoor market of stalls in a warehouse selling inexpensive antiques, outdated goods, curios, etc.

    “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.”