second-hand Definition

1. Previously owned or used by someone else.

Thesaurus: borrowed, hand-me-down, used, worn; Antonym: new.
2. Dealing or trading in second-hand goods.
3. Not directly received or obtained, but known through an intermediary.

Example: second-hand information

1. In a second-hand state.

Example: It's cheaper to buy furniture second-hand
2. Not directly, but from someone else.

Example: They heard it second-hand