thrift shop

Example Sentences

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She found one for around $125, which is much lower than the price for a new bag, but considered it a bit expensive and is now looking for something else from a thrift shop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

A favorite dress found in a thrift shop in Joshua Tree that I was hoping to wear but then, after a quick stab of regret, I realized it’s gone, along with everything else.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2025

And then someone took me to a thrift shop, and my life changed.”

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2025

Lawyer Aliyah Clarke and fashion designer Kaleen Sanois started a side business called 2nd Closet - a pop-up thrift shop where people can buy and sell pre-owned clothing.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2025

They were gonna visit the thrift shop over in Fairview to look for a football jersey Jackie needed for a play she was in at Carol Lee’s church.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor