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swap meet

noun

Definition of swap meet

: a gathering for the sale or barter of usually secondhand objects

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So imagine the thrill of attending one of the country’s largest swap meets in Shipshewana, Indiana, and seeing a table of OP T-shirts priced at a fraction of their usual retail cost. John Warner, chicagotribune.com, "Counterfeit books? Amazon buyers, beware.," 1 July 2019 For those unafraid of crowds and a little chaos, the combination swap meet and flea market at Anaheim Indoor Marketplace is chockablock with stalls stocked with it all. Jim Webster, Twin Cities, "In Orlando or Anaheim for a Disney vacation? Explore the cities beyond the gates, too," 29 June 2019 Plaza Insurgentes is the site of a former swap meet, located in the center of the city and near one of the offices for the National Institute of Migration. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Workers begin to prepare proposed migrant shelter in Tijuana," 25 July 2019 Over the years, Bob has picked up memorabilia at swap meets, and people have given some of the items to him. Christena T. O'brien, chicagotribune.com, "A Wisconsin man loved the gas station he worked at in high school. So he rebuilt it next to his house.," 13 July 2019 For those unafraid of crowds and a little chaos, the combination swap meet and flea market at Anaheim Indoor Marketplace is chockablock with stalls stocked with it all. Jim Webster, Twin Cities, "In Orlando or Anaheim for a Disney vacation? Explore the cities beyond the gates, too," 29 June 2019 Bobrovsky, Duchene, and Panarin were among 12 UFAs who signed deals worth $20 million or more once the July 1 swap meet began. Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, "Charlie McAvoy, Brandon Carlo next on Bruins’ list," 13 July 2019 For those unafraid of crowds and a little chaos, the combination swap meet and flea market at Anaheim Indoor Marketplace is chockablock with stalls stocked with it all. Jim Webster, Twin Cities, "In Orlando or Anaheim for a Disney vacation? Explore the cities beyond the gates, too," 29 June 2019 For those unafraid of crowds and a little chaos, the combination swap meet and flea market at Anaheim Indoor Marketplace is chockablock with stalls stocked with it all. Noy Thrupkaew And Jim Webster, Houston Chronicle, "In Orlando or Anaheim for a Disney vacation? Explore the cities beyond the gates, too," 28 June 2019

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First Known Use of swap meet

1965, in the meaning defined above

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swap meet

noun

English Language Learners Definition of swap meet

US : an event at which people can buy, sell, or trade used items

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