news-vendor

A news-vendor sells newspapers on the street corner.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who sells newspapers: "news-vendor" refers to an individual, typically working on a street or in a public place, who sells newspapers to passersby.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The news-vendor stood on the corner, calling out the day's headlines. (A person selling newspapers in a public location.)
  • Every morning, she bought a paper from the same news-vendor. (A specific seller of newspapers.)

Advanced Usage

• "news-vendor" in historical context: In the 19th and early 20th centuries, news-vendors were common in cities, often shouting headlines to attract customers before the era of digital news.
  • The news-vendor's cry echoed through the busy streets. (The seller's loud announcement of news.)

Variants and Related Words

• Newspaper (n): a printed publication consisting of folded unstapled sheets, containing news, articles, and advertisements.

  • He read the newspaper every morning. (A printed news publication.)

• Vendor (n): a person or company that sells goods or services.

  • The vendor sold hot dogs from a cart. (A general seller of goods.)

Synonyms

• Newsagent: a person or shop that sells newspapers and magazines (primarily used in British English).
• Paperboy/Papergirl: a young person who delivers newspapers to homes (distinct from a vendor who sells on the street).
• Newspaper seller: a general term for someone who sells newspapers.

Related Idioms

• "News-vendor's shout": a metaphorical phrase referring to loud, attention-seeking announcements.
  • His complaints had the urgency of a news-vendor's shout. (His complaints were loud and attention-grabbing.)