PRE-OWNED Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

pre-owned

adjective

Definition of pre-owned

as in secondhand

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Recent Examples of pre-owned Higher retail prices, a sustainability push and a generation comfortable buying pre-owned have all fed the boom. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026 Sara Netanyahu, wife of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sported a classic Chanel flap bag, which is currently available pre-owned for just over $8,000. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 1 Apr. 2026 Not to mention, 98% of the merchandise sold in pawn shops is pre-owned, according to USA Pawn. — Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2025 If new watch prices go up, more buyers will shift to pre-owned for value and availability. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 5 May 2025 Most buy to wear and younger demographics are also more likely to buy pre-owned. — Lily Templeton, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025 With fashion contributing 10% of global carbon emissions, buying pre-owned has become a tangible way for consumers to make a difference. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024

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secondhand

Adjective

Vintage children’s books are one of the easiest ways to start a secondhand nursery collection.

— Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
But the designer version is difficult to find, even secondhand, and costs a hefty $1,090.

— Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of secondhand

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