Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Previously owned or used; secondhand.
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- adjective Alternative spelling of
pre-owned .
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Examples
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Certified used car worth more money [Bankrate] A factory-certified preowned plan can add as much as 5 percent to the selling price of a used vehicle.
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Certified used car worth more money [Bankrate] A factory-certified preowned plan can add as much as 5 percent to the selling price of a used vehicle.
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So I put the back seat of my car down, slide my preowned Hobie classic longboard into the trunk, and head for the water hoping to find a place to park.
Colleen Turner: "Surfing" At Sixty Colleen Turner 2011
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What if “secondhand,” “used” or “preowned” signified an attractive, desirable option for everyone, rather than a poverty-driven necessity?
THE STORY OF STUFF Annie Leonard 2010
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What if “secondhand,” “used” or “preowned” signified an attractive, desirable option for everyone, rather than a poverty-driven necessity?
THE STORY OF STUFF Annie Leonard 2010
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What if “secondhand,” “used” or “preowned” signified an attractive, desirable option for everyone, rather than a poverty-driven necessity?
THE STORY OF STUFF Annie Leonard 2010
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What if “secondhand,” “used” or “preowned” signified an attractive, desirable option for everyone, rather than a poverty-driven necessity?
THE STORY OF STUFF Annie Leonard 2010
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Inspect preowned carriers for excessive wear, which can dangerously weaken straps and seams.
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Inspect preowned carriers for excessive wear, which can dangerously weaken straps and seams.
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Sales reports on preowned and new homes are due Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively.
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