Preloved: meaning, definitions and examples
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preloved
[ ˈpriːˌlʌvd ]
second-hand goods
Preloved refers to an item that has been previously owned or used by someone else before being sold or passed on. These items are often in good condition and are sold at a lower price compared to brand new items. Preloved items can include clothing, furniture, toys, and other goods.
Synonyms
pre-owned, second-hand, used
Examples of usage
- Many people prefer to buy preloved furniture to reduce waste and save money.
- She found a beautiful preloved dress at the thrift store.
- I'm selling my preloved bicycle online for a reasonable price.
Translations
Translations of the word "preloved" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pré-amado
🇮🇳 पूर्वप्रिय
🇩🇪 vorgeliebt
🇮🇩 tercinta sebelumnya
🇺🇦 попередньо улюблений
🇵🇱 uprzednio ukochany
🇯🇵 前に愛された
🇫🇷 préalablement aimé
🇪🇸 previamente amado
🇹🇷 önceden sevilen
🇰🇷 사랑받았던
🇸🇦 محبوب مسبقًا
🇨🇿 předem milovaný
🇸🇰 predtým milovaný
🇨🇳 曾经深爱的
🇸🇮 prej ljubljen
🇮🇸 fyrir elskuð
🇰🇿 бұрын сүйген
🇬🇪 წინასწარ შეყვარებული
🇦🇿 əvvəlcədən sevilmiş
🇲🇽 previamente amado
Word origin
The term 'preloved' originated in the early 21st century as a marketing term to promote the sale of second-hand goods in a more positive light. By emphasizing the idea of 'preloved' instead of 'used' or 'second-hand', sellers aimed to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers and those looking for budget-friendly options. The term has since gained popularity in the fashion and retail industry as a way to rebrand and reframe the concept of buying previously owned items.
See also: lovable, love, loved, loveliness, lovely, lover, loving, lovingly.