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secondhand

secondhand /ˈsɛkəndˈhænd/ adjective
secondhand
/ˈsɛkəndˈhænd/
adjective
Learner's definition of SECONDHAND
: having had a previous owner : used二手的;用过的
: buying or selling things that have already been owned or used购买(或销售)二手商品的
: not original : taken from someone who was not directly involved间接的
compare firsthand

— secondhand

adverb
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secondhand

1 of 4

adjective

sec·​ond·​hand ˈse-kən(d)-ˈhand How to pronounce secondhand (audio)
1
a
: received from or through an intermediary : borrowed
b
: derivative
secondhand ideas
2
a
: acquired after being used by another : not new
secondhand books
b
: dealing in secondhand merchandise
a secondhand bookstore

secondhand

2 of 4

adverb

1
: at second hand : indirectly
heard about it secondhand
2
: as a secondhand item
bought the couch secondhand

second hand

3 of 4

noun (1)

: an intermediate person or means : intermediary
usually used in the phrase at second hand

second hand

4 of 4

noun (2)

: the hand marking seconds on a timepiece

Synonyms

Adjective

Example Sentences

Adjective a dealer in secondhand furniture He's always haunting the secondhand shops for bargains.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
There, Jokinen developed her love for secondhand clothes by wearing her mother’s old garments to school. Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2022 In the longer term, the secondhand clothing market is expected to grow as consumers become more aware of the environmental impact of the fashion industry. Carol Ryan, WSJ, 15 Aug. 2022 The Internet dealt a major blow by creating a massive single market for used books, undercutting the bread-and-butter lower end of the secondhand market. Max Norman, The New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2022 Representing some of this cohort’s socially conscious shopping and aversion to fast fashion, Bovaird infused secondhand pieces into Olivia’s wardrobe. Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 July 2022 The market for secondhand goods is booming, analysts say, driven by millennials and Gen Zers looking to save money and shop sustainably by reusing old products. Andrew Blackman, WSJ, 28 July 2022 As is the case with secondhand timepieces, consumers are increasingly aware and appreciative of the craft required to make the product. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 26 July 2022 Originally, my secondhand shopping was out of necessity. Laura Johnston, cleveland, 2 July 2022 Catering to the more eco-conscious set, mall presences like Levi’s and North Face are selling secondhand goods right beside new stock. Carli Whitwell, refinery29.com, 1 Mar. 2022
Noun
The second hand is ultra-long and ultra-slim, with a slender arrow at the tip that’s reminiscent of an old-school aviation gauge. Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 7 July 2022 Available in four sizes ranging from 36 mm to 46 mm, the current, more modern Superocean retains many of those additions (the high-contrast minute scale, the square minute hand) but brings back the second hand. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 July 2022 More than this though, shopping for second hand clothes positively contributes to the circular economy, and thus, reduces the environmental impact. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2021 Slits on the band above and below the dial serve as guides to quickly read the compass direction indicated by the second hand. Scott Kramer, Forbes, 1 June 2022 Bernstein Research pointed out the combination of the coronavirus pandemic and shortage of chips forced fewer vehicles to made and lifted pricing and second hand market prices, with first half margins the highest in automotive history. Neil Winton, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2021 Lululemon is planting a flag in the re-commerce movement, where second hand items are sold in a section of some of your stores. Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 May 2022 So Ryanair is also looking at possibly purchasing 50 jets on the second hand market instead. Chris Isidore, CNN, 16 May 2022 This vibrant detail emulates the team’s car for the season and appears on the chronograph second hand, the chronograph minute hand and the top right pusher. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1654, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adverb

1795, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1759, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of secondhand was in the 15th century
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