Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
swap-meet
noun
/swɒp miːt/
Definition
A swap meet is a gathering where people come together to trade or sell items, typically second-hand goods or collectibles.
Examples
- On weekends, there’s a large swap meet at the fairground where you can find vintage toys and clothes.
- They attended the local swap meet to find rare books and traded their old magazines.
- At the swap meet, vendors set up tables to display their items for barter.
Meaning
Swap meets are informal markets where individuals can exchange items directly with each other, often featuring a variety of goods.
Synonyms
- flea market
- trading post
- bazaar
