preowned
Americanadjective
adjective
Usage
What does preowned mean? Preowned refers to something that has been previously owned by someone else or has already had at least one previous owner. Preowned is sometimes spelled pre-owned. Preowned is a euphemism, which is a milder way to say something to make it less harsh or blunt. Preowned is typically used to describe something for sale to avoid calling it used or secondhand. A nicer way to say something was owned previously is to call it preloved. Example: I couldn’t afford a new car so I bought a preowned one.
Etymology
Origin of preowned
Example Sentences
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Listings on Ikea Preowned are put up by the seller, and Ikea's algorithms generate the details of the item including measurements and the original retail price.
From BBC • Aug. 26, 2024
Ikea Preowned is already up and running in Madrid and Oslo, with the Swedish furniture giant planning to roll out the site globally by December.
From BBC • Aug. 26, 2024
Preowned vehicles' demand, which was strong during the pandemic, has fallen, as consumers opt for newer models with attractive financing deals and safety technology.
From Reuters • Sep. 28, 2023
At BW’s Preowned Autos, across the boulevard from the post, cars come with two prices, one for cash and a higher one for a 12- to 18-month payment plan.
From New York Times • Jun. 30, 2022
Preowned games are B2G1 free at GameStop Whether you have a Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X, or another platform, you can load up on games this weekend with GameStop’s latest promo.
From The Verge • Jul. 3, 2021
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