pre-owned

This page is about the euphemism pre-owned

Meaning

used or second-hand

For example

  • Why do the signs on those used cars say "pre-owned" instead of "used"?

  • They buy second-hand furniture and advertise it online as "pre-owned" or "pre-loved".

Note:
Also "pre-loved"

Quick Quiz

"Pre-owned" and "pre-loved" are euphemisms for

a. not young

b. not used

c. not new
a) not young b) not used c) not new

Contributor: Matt Errey