yard sale

noun

Definition of yard salenext
as in garage sale
a sale of used household and personal items there are signs up all over town advertising yard sales

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Recent Examples of yard sale Rolon, 60, was at a yard sale just a few blocks from her home when the white BMW SUV heading south on Decker Ave. — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026 According to antiques experts, these are the items to keep an eye out for at yard sales and thrift stores in 2026. — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 Many rotating exhibitions with a variety of themes have been displayed through the years; the school program was redesigned for the new museum, and events such as the vintage and yard sales evolved as circumstances shifted. — Katharina Woodman, Mercury News, 5 July 2026 Here's what designers would never buy at a yard sale—no matter how tempting the deal. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for yard sale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yard sale
garage sale
Noun
  • Great vintage pieces can turn up almost anywhere, but they’re most commonly found at estate sales or garage sales.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026
  • McGrath recommends scouring thrift stores, garage sales, and Facebook Marketplace for old umbrellas as well!
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 27 July 2026
Definition of garage sale

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“Yard sale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yard%20sale. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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