thrift shop
noun
: a shop that sells secondhand articles and especially clothes and is often run for charitable purposes
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Shimokitazawa is a grungy counter-culture neighborhood in western Tokyo famed for its live music scene and boho thrift shops.
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Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
The inside of the Nearly New thrift shop in Sunnyvale is a site to behold.
—Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
Look for rattan napkin rings, bread baskets, and drinking glass holders at thrift shops for additional charm.
—Catherine Hong, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
The analysis also looked at the number of flea markets, vintage stores, and thrift shops in each city.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 14 Jan. 2025
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Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
The inside of the Nearly New thrift shop in Sunnyvale is a site to behold.
—Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
Look for rattan napkin rings, bread baskets, and drinking glass holders at thrift shops for additional charm.
—Catherine Hong, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
The analysis also looked at the number of flea markets, vintage stores, and thrift shops in each city.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 14 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for thrift shop
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“Thrift shop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrift%20shop. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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