news-boy

A news-boy sells newspapers on a busy street corner.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A boy who sells or delivers newspapers: "news-boy" refers to a young male who distributes or sells newspapers, typically on the street or to homes.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The news-boy stood on the corner shouting the day's headlines. (A boy selling newspapers on a street corner.)
  • Every morning, the news-boy would toss the paper onto our porch. (A boy delivering newspapers to houses.)

Advanced Usage

• "news-boy cap": a flat, round cap with a small brim, historically worn by news-boys.
  • He wore a news-boy cap to complete his vintage outfit. (A cap associated with the occupation.)

Variants and Related Words

• Newsboy (n): alternative spelling without the hyphen.

  • The newsboy was known for his cheerful voice. (A boy selling newspapers.)

• Newsgirl (n): a female equivalent, though less common historically.

  • A newsgirl helped deliver papers during the strike. (A girl selling newspapers.)

Synonyms

• Paperboy: a boy who delivers newspapers.

  • The paperboy cycled quickly through the neighborhood. (A boy delivering papers.)

• Newsvendor: a person who sells newspapers, often at a stand.

  • The newsvendor handed me a copy with a smile. (A seller of newspapers.)

Related Idioms

• "Like a news-boy on a cold morning": an idiom describing someone who is eager or persistent to make a sale.
  • He hustled like a news-boy on a cold morning, trying to sell his ideas. (Eager and persistent.)