Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

secondhand

adjective

/ˈsɛk.ənd.hænd/

Definition

Previously owned or used by someone else.

Examples

I prefer to shop at thrift stores for secondhand clothes.
She bought a secondhand book that had various annotations written in the margins.
He furnished his apartment with secondhand furniture to save money.

Meaning

Secondhand refers to items that are not new and have been owned or used by one or more previous owners. This term is commonly applied to goods like clothing, books, or furniture.