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thrift store

thrift store

Meaning of thrift store

used goods shop

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British English/ˈθrɪft ˈstɔː/
American English/ˈθrɪft stɔr/
Russian transcription[kəmʲɪsʲɪˈonnɨj məɡɐˈzʲin]
thrift store
thrift store - комиссионный магазин
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thrift store with Russian translation

thrift store usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она нашла латунную лампу в комиссионном магазине, которая подошла к её прикроватному столу.

She found a brass lamp at the thrift store that matched her bedside table.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Я каждую субботу проверяю комиссионный магазин в поисках старых футболок с группами.

I check the thrift store every Saturday for old band T-shirts.

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thrift store belongs to the topic "Shopping and Fashion Buying". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

thrift storeкомиссионный магазин
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

thrift store synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between thrift store / resale shop / consignment shop / charity shop / vintage store / secondhand boutique

🇬🇧English
thrift store

Same basic meaning: a shop selling used household items and clothing, common in the US.

B1Very Often

I bought this jacket at a thrift store for ten dollars.

Я купил эту куртку в комиссионном магазине за десять долларов.

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🇬🇧English
resale shop

Neutral term for a shop that resells used items; often interchangeable with secondhand store.

B1Often

The resale shop down the street sells a lot of vintage furniture.

Магазин перепродажи внизу по улице продаёт много винтажной мебели.

C
🇬🇧English
consignment shop

Sells items on behalf of their owners and pays them when items sell; often higher-end clothing or furniture.

B2Often

She brought her designer bag to a consignment shop to sell it.

Она отнесла свою дизайнерскую сумку в комиссионный магазин, чтобы продать её.

C
🇬🇧English
charity shop

Shop run by a charity where donated goods are sold to raise funds.

B1Often

I dropped off some old clothes at the local charity shop.

Я отдал(а) старую одежду в местный благотворительный магазин.

V
🇬🇧English
vintage store

Specialized shop selling vintage (often designer or collectible) clothing and accessories from past eras.

B2Rarely

She prefers shopping at a vintage store for unique 1950s dresses.

Она предпочитает покупать уникальные платья 1950-х в винтажном магазине.

S
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secondhand boutique

A curated boutique selling secondhand or pre-loved clothing, often fashion-focused and higher-end.

B2Rarely

She opened a secondhand boutique that specializes in mid-century dresses.

Она открыла бутик подержанной одежды, специализирующийся на платьях середины XX века.

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thrift store translation: комиссионный магазин. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce thrift store

/ˈθrɪft ˈstɔː/

thrift store translation

комиссионный магазин

thrift store examples

She found a brass lamp at the thrift store that matched her bedside table.

thrift store transcription

/ˈθrɪft ˈstɔː/, /ˈθrɪft stɔr/

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thrift store meaning: what does it mean?

used goods shop

thrift store pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

thrift store is pronounced as /ˈθrɪft ˈstɔː/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

thrift store definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She found a brass lamp at the thrift store that matched her bedside table. Translation: Она нашла латунную лампу в комиссионном магазине, которая подошла к её прикроватному столу.

Is thrift store part of Shopping and Fashion Buying vocabulary?

Yes, thrift store (комиссионный магазин) can be learned in the Shopping and Fashion Buying topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is thrift store part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, thrift store (комиссионный магазин) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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