yard sale
A "yard sale" is an informal event where people sell used items from their homes, often held outdoors in a residential area.
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Definition
B1Commerce
(informal)An event where people sell used household items outdoors, typically on their property.
Example
- We decided to have a yard sale to get rid of some old furniture.
- I found a vintage lamp at a yard sale last weekend.
C1Sports
(slang)A situation where a participant falls and their equipment is scattered around, resembling items at a sale.
Example
- After that crash, it looked like a yard sale on the ski slope.
- He took a tumble during the race, and it turned into a yard sale with his gear everywhere.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "yard sale":
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