barrow-man

Thân thiện

The barrow-man pushes his cart of fresh vegetables down the cobbled street.

Definition

Noun: 1. A person who sells fruit and vegetables from a barrow: A "barrow-man" is a street vendor, typically male, who sells produce from a wheeled cart or stall known as a barrow.

Usage

• The term is used to describe a specific type of street trader, historically common in markets and on city streets.
• It often carries a traditional or historical connotation, evoking images of classic street markets.
• The role involves both selling goods and often moving the barrow to a selling location.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The term is sometimes used more broadly or figuratively to refer to any street vendor selling from a cart, though its core meaning is tied to fruit and vegetables.
• It can be used in historical or literary contexts to establish a setting or character.

Variants and Related Words

• Barrow: (noun) A small cart with wheels, typically used by street vendors.
• Costermonger: (noun) A person who sells fruit and vegetables from a barrow in the street; a very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "barrow-man."
• Hawker: (noun) A person who sells goods informally in public places.
• Street Vendor: (noun) A general term for a person who sells items on the street.

Synonyms

• Costermonger
• Street Vendor
• Hawker
• Peddler (especially of food items)

Related Phrases

• To cry one's wares: To call out loudly to advertise what one is selling. (e.g., )

Học thuật

Noun

1. a hawker of fruit and vegetables from a barrow

Từ đồng nghĩa

• costermonger
• barrow-boy