thrift store
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of thrift store
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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The band made their live debut at a house party on Valentine's Day 1977, decorating the walls with Barbie dolls and dressing in thrift store wigs.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
The Brooklyn, N.Y., online thrift store said it expects Silverman to stay as executive chair through the end of 2026, succeeding Chairman Fred Wilson, who will remain on the board.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025
At a thrift store, the clerk pulled from his wallet a photo of his granddaughter in her softball uniform.
From Slate • Jun. 19, 2025
Also a fashion and music enthusiast, she is likely to be spotted at any local thrift store listening to rock en Español.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2025
It’s empty except for a huge, ugly old chest that Quinton got from the thrift store when we were younger.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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