swap meet
Americannoun
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swap meets
plural
Usage
What does swap meet mean? A swap meet is a place, often physical but sometimes virtual, where vendors sell or exchange goods, typically secondhand. How is swap meet pronounced?[ swop meet ]
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Etymology
Origin of swap meet
First recorded in 1960–65
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Turning a blind eye to infringing sellers at your swap meet is infringement.
From Slate ● Nov. 28, 2025
She was living in Laguna Beach when she stumbled upon a box of Victorian dresses at a local swap meet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2025
“Can I ask you a question?” an immigration agent asked a man at the Santa Fe Springs swap meet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2025
They’ve scared customers away as well and the few times he’s taken the risk to sell items at the swap meet, he’s noticed half the stalls are empty.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2025
When McCandless arrived at the Slabs, a huge flea market— swap meet was in full swing out in the desert.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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