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garage sale

American  

noun

  1. a sale of used or unwanted household goods, personal items, bric-a-brac, etc., typically held in one's garage or yard.

garage sale British  

noun

  1. a sale of personal belongings or household effects held at a person's home, usually in the garage

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Etymology

Origin of garage sale

An Americanism dating back to 1960–65

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FRI-SAT Garage sale, antiques, food, live music, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 19, 2018

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