newsboy

/nuːzboʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A young person, typically a boy, who sells newspapers on the street or at a newsstand.

“The newsboy on the corner was shouting about the latest headlines.”

2. verb

To sell newspapers, especially as a young person.

“The kids newsboyed on the street corner every morning.”

Synonyms

  • newsdealer
  • newsvendor

Antonyms

  • antiquarian
  • historian