Synonyms for

Secondhand

Verb / ˈsekʌˌndhænd / Another word for secondhand — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Secondhand means something that is not new, but has been owned or used by someone else before.

Synonyms & similar words

used used pre-owned pre-loved recycled hand-me-down castoff worn old unoriginal had inherited shopworn tired well-worn run-down

Example sentences

  1. I bought a secondhand bike from the garage sale.
  2. My mom gave me a secondhand dress from her friend's daughter.
  3. The book was secondhand, but it was still in good condition.
  4. The furniture in the antique store was all secondhand.
  5. I found a secondhand record player at the thrift store.

Quotes

  • A secondhand wardrobe is full of surprises.
  • There is no such thing as a new idea. It is impossible. We simply take a lot of old ideas and put them into a sort of mental kaleidoscope. We give them a turn and they make new and curious combinations. We keep on turning and making new combinations indefinitely; but they are the same old pieces of colored glass that have been in use through all the ages. - Mark Twain
  • I always buy secondhand suits from charity shops - they're not expensive, and you can find some great stuff. - Tom Odell

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