newsvendor
Definition
Noun: A person whose occupation is selling newspapers, typically on the street or at a public stand.
Usage
A "newsvendor" is a person who sells newspapers. This term specifically refers to the individual selling the papers, not the business or location. It is a formal and somewhat traditional term.
Examples
- The newsvendor on the corner always has the morning edition ready by 6 AM.
- She worked as a newsvendor to earn extra money while in college.
- I bought my paper from the friendly newsvendor at the train station.
Advanced Usage
- The term can imply a specific, often iconic, urban role, associated with street commerce and the daily distribution of information.
- It is sometimes used in historical or literary contexts to evoke a particular time period.
Variants and Related Words
- Newsagent (noun): Primarily used in British English. While it can refer to the seller, it more commonly refers to the shop or person who runs a shop selling newspapers, magazines, and often confectionery.
- Newspaper seller (noun phrase): A more descriptive and common modern synonym.
- Paperboy / Papergirl (noun): Specifically refers to a young person, often on a bicycle, who delivers or sells newspapers.
Synonyms
- Newspaper seller
- Newspaper vendor
- Newsstand operator (refers more to the person running a stand)
Related Phrases
- To hawk newspapers: To sell newspapers by calling out to people in the street. (e.g., "Vendors were hawking newspapers with the headline.")
- At the newsstand: Refers to the location where a newsvendor might work. (e.g., "I'll meet you at the newsstand.")
Noun
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someone who sells newspapers
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