thriftshop
Definition
Noun: A store that sells used items, typically clothing, furniture, and household goods, at low prices. These shops are often operated by charitable organizations to raise funds.
Usage
A thriftshop is a specific type of retail establishment. The term is used to identify the store itself. - You can visit, go to, or shop at a thriftshop. - Items are described as being from a thriftshop or found in a thriftshop.
Examples
- As a subject: "The local thriftshop is having a sale this weekend."
- As an object: "She donated her old coats to the thriftshop."
- With a preposition: "I found this vintage lamp at a thriftshop."
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) before another noun.
- Example: "She has a great eye for thriftshop treasures."
Variants and Related Words
- Thrift store: A more common variant with identical meaning.
- Charity shop: A term used primarily in British English for a similar concept, often emphasizing the charitable cause.
- Secondhand store / Consignment shop: These are related types of stores selling used goods, though a consignment shop typically sells items on behalf of individuals for a share of the profit.
Synonyms
- Secondhand store
- Resale shop
- Op shop (Australian/NZ English)
Antonyms
- Boutique
- Retail store
- Department store
Idioms and Common Phrases
No common idioms are specifically formed with the single word "thriftshop."
Noun
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a shop that sells secondhand goods at reduced prices
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