Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
second-hand
adjective
/ˈsɛk.ənd hænd/
Definition
Referring to something that has been previously used or owned by someone else.
Examples
- I bought a second-hand book from the local shop.
- She prefers second-hand clothes because they are more environmentally friendly.
- The second-hand car looked like new after being cleaned and serviced.
Meaning
The term ‘second-hand’ is often applied to goods that are not new and have been passed on from one owner to another.
Synonyms
- pre-owned
- used
- previously owned
- vintage
