flea market — an outdoor market selling second-hand goods and antiques
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an outdoor market selling second-hand goods and antiques
Pronunciation (IPA): /fliː ˈmɑːrkɪt/
Korean meaning: 중고품과 골동품을 파는 벼룩시장
Korean pronunciation: 플리 **마**킷
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's treasure hunting at the flea market always ended with buying someone else's junk.
- The flea market is a paradise for vintage collectors and bargain hunters.
- I went to sell my old books but came back with more stuff than I brought to the flea market.
flea market
NOUN//fliː ˈmɑːrkɪt//
an outdoor market selling second-hand goods and antiques
Shoppers browse vintage items at a busy outdoor flea market
At the flea market, buy a cup and the tea is free!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
벼룩(flea)이라는 이름이 붙은 이유는 19세기 파리의 시장에서 중고 매트리스나 의류에 실제로 벼룩이 많이 서식했기 때문입니다. 마치 벼룩이 옷에서 옷으로 뛰어다니듯 물건들이 주인을 바꿔가며 거래되는 모습을 연상시켰죠.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's treasure hunting at the flea market always ended with buying someone else's junk.”
“The flea market is a paradise for vintage collectors and bargain hunters.”
“I went to sell my old books but came back with more stuff than I brought to the flea market.”
“Every Saturday morning, the town square transforms into a vibrant flea market.”
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