jumble sale

British
as in rummage sale

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Recent Examples of jumble sale The prevalence of stars presents a problem, though, and searching for a Population III star among billions in the Milky Way is like searching for genuine Ancient Egyptian artifacts at a jumble sale in Texas. Emma Chapman, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumble sale
Noun
  • Orland Park church hosts rummage sale A rummage sale is planned for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 9 and 8 a.m. to noon May 10 at Orland Park Christian Reformed Church, 7500 Sycamore Drive, Orland Park.
    Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
  • Women in the church’s circle began hosting rummage sales nearly 50 years ago in the building now housing Chapel on the Green.
    Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • For example, in Sacramento County, residents can hold up to three garage sales per year at their home without a permit, but each sale can last no more than two consecutive days.
    Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025
  • The club raised $36,000 at its recent garage sale that will go toward its operating costs.
    Debby Rice, Mercury News, 20 May 2025

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“Jumble sale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumble%20sale. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.

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