preowned

Used, but nicer

Preowned means previously owned by someone else—a euphemism for used, especially in car sales: certified preowned vehicles.

The term sounds more appealing than secondhand or used, suggesting the item retains value despite having had a prior owner.

Also spelled pre-owned.

secondhand

resale

Second sale

reconditioned · preloved · hand-me-down · recycled · reused · repossessed · liquidated · returned · unboxed · surplus

vehicle

mileage

Distance traveled by vehicle

title · odometer · inspection · warranty · test-drive · lot · dealership · financing · fleet

value

bargain

Favorable purchase price

economical · budget · deal · inexpensive · cost-effective · depreciation · markdown · reduced · clearance · wholesale

condition

wear

Carry on person

reconditioned · inspected · mint · pristine · excellent · good · fair · cosmetic · functional · serviced

vintage

classic

Of lasting excellence

collectible · nostalgic · period · timeless · heritage · bygone · yesteryear · preserved · restored · curio

Categories
Opposites
ownership history

preownednew

Recently created or begun

brand-new · mint · unused · unowned · untouched

Family

own, owner, owned, ownership, disown, owning, owns, disowned, unowned

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G