resale
Americannoun
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the act of selling a second time.
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the act of selling something secondhand.
adjective
noun
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The resulting exclusivity and prestige make Birkin and Kelly the most valuable handbags on the resale market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
In July, the group took control of clothing resale site Depop for $1.2 billion, seeking to capitalize on the rise of the secondhand apparel market.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
On the resale market, highly sought-after kits can go for more than $100.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
Anyone who missed the registration deadline or is not able to buy a ticket on Thursday can have another chance during the spring resale.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
She was surprised Lita had such a thing, but Lita said she got it for cheap at a resale shop.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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