Meaning and usage of the word boot sale in English

Meaning of vocabulary boot sale

boot salenoun
bán giày bốt
/ˈbuːt seɪl//ˈbuːt seɪl/

Origin of the word boot sale

The term "boot sale" is a British slang commonly used to refer to a type of second-hand market sale held outdoors. The term originated from the fact that, in the past, many people used to sell items from the back of their cars, with the boots (trunks) of their cars serving as makeshift stalls. As these sales became more popular, the term "boot sale" was coined to describe these events, which have since evolved into organized markets featuring a wide variety of goods, everything from clothing and toys to household items and electrical appliances. Today, boot sales remain a popular way for people to buy and sell second-hand items, offering a unique shopping experience and the opportunity to find hidden gems at bargain prices.

Example of vocabulary boot salenamespace

Every Saturday, she wakes up early to bundle her old clothes and make her way to the local boot sale.
At the weekend boot sale, he sold his unwanted electronics and made a decent profit.
The sun was beating down on the boot sale as the vendors sat behind tables piled high with second-hand goods.
She stumbled upon a rare find at the boot sale - a vintage record player in pristine condition.
He had been saving up for weeks to buy a vintage motorcycle, and finally found it at a boot sale for an unbeatable price.