secondhand

adjective

Pronunciation: ˈsɛkəndˌhænd

Definition

Previously owned or used by someone else rather than being bought new from a store.

Examples

• They furnished their entire apartment with secondhand furniture found at local estate sales.

• Buying secondhand clothes is a great way to reduce your environmental impact.

• He prefers reading secondhand books because they often contain notes from previous owners.

Synonyms of secondhand

Words with a similar meaning to secondhand:

• used
• pre-owned
• thrifted
• vintage

Antonyms of secondhand

Words with the opposite meaning to secondhand:

• new
• brand-new

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