secondhand

adjective
UK: /ˌsekəndˈhænd/
US: /ˌsekəndˈhænd/

  1. Not new; previously owned by someone else

    1. I bought a secondhand car it was cheaper.
    2. She loves shopping for secondhand clothes at the local thrift store.

  2. Relating to the experience of others; not directly experienced

    1. I only have secondhand knowledge of the event.
    2. She got a secondhand account of the accident from her friend who witnessed it.

Synonyms

used pre-owned indirect derivative
secondhand adverb

  1. Having been previously used; not new

    1. I got my bike secondhand at a local store.
    2. He acquired his furniture secondhand, saving a lot of money in the process.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "secondhand" in English means: Not new; previously owned by someone else, Relating to the experience of others; not directly experienced.

The phonetic transcription of "secondhand" is /ˌsekəndˈhænd/ in British English and /ˌsekəndˈhænd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "secondhand": used, pre-owned, indirect, derivative.

Example usage of "secondhand": "I bought a secondhand car it was cheaper.". More examples on the page.