hand-me-down

Example Sentences

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"Conversely, when brides were familiar with the story of the dress, like with a hand-me-down, they were far more positive about it and treated it more like treasure than a cursed item."

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

The chancellor could also offer partial payments, potentially getting smaller for each additional child to reflect that these children might use the same buggy as their siblings or hand-me-down clothes.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

Carson will have his own hand-me-down jersey to wear Monday evening.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 6, 2024

Outfit details: Urban Outfitters loafers and socks, hand-me-down skirt and tank top.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2023

She all but threw her hand-me-down messenger bag toward the desk, its contents spilling everywhere.

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake