rummage sale
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Definition
Noun: A sale of miscellaneous second-hand goods, typically donated items, often organized by a charitable organization, church, or community group to raise funds.
Usage
A "rummage sale" is an event where a variety of used items are sold. The items are usually donated by members of a community. The primary purpose is to raise money for a specific cause, group, or organization. You attend or shop at a rummage sale.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "to hold/host a rummage sale": To organize and run such an event.
- The women's league is hosting a rummage sale next month.
- "rummage sale finds": Items discovered or purchased at such a sale.
- Her apartment is decorated with amazing rummage sale finds.
Variants and Related Words
- Garage sale (n): A sale of used household goods held at the seller's home.
- Yard sale (n): Essentially synonymous with "garage sale."
- Tag sale (n): A sale, often held at a home, where items are marked with price tags.
- Thrift shop (n): A store that sells donated second-hand goods, operating continuously, unlike a one-time sale.
Synonyms
- Jumble sale (chiefly British English)
- Charity sale
- White elephant sale (often implies a wider variety of odd or unused items)
Notes on Meaning
While "rummage sale," "garage sale," and "yard sale" are often used interchangeably in casual conversation, a key distinction is that "rummage sale" strongly implies the items were donated for a charitable cause, whereas "garage/yard sale" typically involves individuals selling their own possessions for personal profit.
Noun
- a sale of donated articles