barrow-man
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., )
Noun
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a hawker of fruit and vegetables from a barrow
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