preowned

or pre-owned

[ pree-ohnd ]

adjective

1. previously owned; used; secondhand:

   a sale of preowned furs.

preowned

/ ˌpriːˈəʊnd /

adjective

1. euphemistic.
   already used; second-hand

Word History and Origins

Origin of preowned¹

First recorded in 1960–65; pre- + own + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Listings on Ikea Preowned are put up by the seller, and Ikea's algorithms generate the details of the item including measurements and the original retail price.

From BBC

Ikea Preowned is already up and running in Madrid and Oslo, with the Swedish furniture giant planning to roll out the site globally by December.

From BBC

Preowned vehicles' demand, which was strong during the pandemic, has fallen, as consumers opt for newer models with attractive financing deals and safety technology.

From Reuters

Preowned vehicles' demand, which was strong during the pandemic, has now tapered off from those levels, as consumers opt for newer models with attractive financing deals and safety technology.

From Reuters

Demand for new homes in the United States remains strong, aided by a persistent shortage of preowned houses on the market and a sharp dip in prices from last year's lofty levels.

From Reuters