garage sale

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garage sale

A family holds a garage sale on their driveway.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A sale of used personal or household items, typically held at the seller's home, often in a garage or driveway: A "garage sale" is an event where individuals sell their unwanted possessions directly to the public from their own property.
Usage
  • A "garage sale" is an informal event, often advertised with signs in the neighborhood. It is a common way for people to declutter their homes and sell items they no longer need.
  • The term specifically implies the sale is held at a private residence, not in a commercial space.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • We're having a garage sale this Saturday to get rid of our old furniture and books.
    • I found this vintage lamp at a garage sale in the next town over.
Advanced Usage
  • "to hold a garage sale": To organize and conduct a garage sale.
    • They decided to hold a garage sale before moving to a smaller apartment.
  • "garage sale find": An item discovered or purchased at a garage sale, often implying it is a valuable or interesting discovery.
    • This chair was a real garage sale find; it's a genuine antique.
Variants and Related Words
  • Yard sale (n): A very similar event, often used interchangeably with "garage sale," though it may specifically imply items are displayed in the yard.
  • Tag sale (n): A term used in some regions, particularly the northeastern United States, for a similar sale of household items.
  • Rummage sale (n): A sale of miscellaneous second-hand items, often organized by a church or community group rather than an individual family.
Synonyms
  • House sale: A less common term for a similar event.
  • Moving sale: A sale held specifically because the sellers are moving residence.
Related Phrases
  • "to have a garage sale": Synonym for "to hold a garage sale."
    • We need to have a garage sale to clear out the attic.
  • "garage sale prices": Very low prices, typical of those found at a garage sale.
    • I bought this table for garage sale prices.
Related Idioms
  • "One person's trash is another person's treasure": This common saying perfectly encapsulates the spirit of a garage sale, where unwanted items find new owners who value them.
garage sale

A family holds a garage sale on their driveway.

Noun
  1. an outdoor sale of used personal or household items held on the seller's premises

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