yard sale
/jɑrd sel/
NOUN
1. A sale of used household goods
An informal sale, usually held at a private residence, where people sell unwanted or secondhand household items and personal belongings at low prices.
1.1. Selling unwanted household items
A private sale where individuals offer used furniture, clothing, appliances, and other personal possessions, typically from their garage, driveway, or yard.
Synonyms
- garage sale
- tag sale
- rummage sale
- jumble sale
Examples
- Last weekend, we organized a yard sale to declutter our home and sell unused items.
- Finding vintage furniture at a neighbor's yard sale turned out to be a delightful surprise.
- The Johnsons decided to host a community-wide yard sale to bring neighbors together.
Related Words
- secondhand goods
- flea market
- clearance sale
- moving sale
- thrift store
1.2. A community sale of secondhand goods
An organized neighborhood or community event in which multiple households sell used belongings to visitors looking for inexpensive or unusual items.
Synonyms
- flea market
- jumble sale
- rummage sale
Examples
- Yard sales are a great opportunity to find unique treasures at affordable prices.
- During the summer, many families participate in the tradition of holding yard sales to make extra income.
Related Words
- community market
- swap meet
- secondhand market
- bargain hunting