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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