preloved

American  

[pree-luhvd] / priˈlʌvd /

adjective

Informal.

1. previously used or owned; secondhand.

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preloved British  

/ ˈpriːˌlʌvd /

adjective

1. informal  previously owned or used; second-hand

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Usage

What does preloved mean? Preloved is an informal word that describes an item that was previously owned.Preloved is a euphemism, which is a milder way to say something to make it less harsh or blunt. Preloved is typically used to describe something for sale to avoid calling it used or secondhand.Example: I prefer buying preloved dishes—they just have more character than the cheap new stuff they sell these days.

Etymology

Origin of preloved

pre- + loved

Example Sentences

The shop above Tenovus Cancer Care stocks hundreds of preloved donated wedding dresses and each sale raises money for the charity.

From BBC

And labels including the upscale Stella McCartney and Marine Serre, as well as Re/Done, Zero Waste Daniel and the Canadian company Preloved, have been built partly or entirely around upcycling.

From Seattle Times

Contestants in this year's show will dress in a mix of new and preloved clothing.

From BBC

"Our goal with this partnership is get people to consider switching up their shopping habits with preloved fashion - whether that's taking baby steps and adding one or two items to your wardrobe, or selling something you no longer wear to make way for something else," she said.

From BBC

"The perception of preloved clothing has changed. Where it was once a case of only buying it if you couldn't afford anything else, it's now become trendy to wear second hand," Dr Khan explained.

From BBC