ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Junque

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Junque is a noun meaning (often in signage and promotional materials) Used items offered or potentially offered for sale of unknown, but probably low value.

Meaning

(often in signage and promotional materials) Used items offered or potentially offered for sale of unknown, but probably low value.

Example Sentences

Finding the "junque" among the junk takes more than luck.
A local antique/junque-store owner retired to Delray Beach.
You people should make it a point to research the antique and junque markets to be sure you don't have unrecognized treasures.
Like most good antique stores, a musty scent pervaded the crowded maze of furniture, knick-knacks, books, clothing, and other junque.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include junk, brickety-brack, distress merchandise, shoddy, rejectamenta, bargain basement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does junque mean?

Junque means (often in signage and promotional materials) Used items offered or potentially offered for sale of unknown, but probably low value.

How do you use junque in a sentence?

Finding the "junque" among the junk takes more than luck.

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