newsboy

American  

[nooz-boi, nyooz-] / ˈnuzˌbɔɪ, ˈnyuz- /

noun

1. a person, typically a boy, who sells or delivers newspapers.

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newsboy British  

/ ˈnjuːzˌbɔɪ /

noun

1. a boy who sells or delivers newspapers

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Etymology

Origin of newsboy

First recorded in 1755–65; news + boy

Example Sentences

For the most part, Strong’s day-by-day chronicle of the war’s ups and downs was based on behind-the-scenes gossip and “extras” peddled by Manhattan newsboys.

From The Wall Street Journal

But this skinny newsboy had other papers in his arms that I hadn’t read, and I wanted one of them to help me pass the time while I waited for my aunt.

From Literature

The sports icon, donning a scarf and newsboy hat, disrupts the snowy scene outside of Clara’s home.

From Los Angeles Times

Looks were styled with exaggerated hats, including an oversized leather newsboy cap with eyelets, and a white baseball cap transformed to sculptural effect with white feathers.

From Los Angeles Times

“As a ‘Newsies’ fan myself, I used to imagine myself as a newsboy, singing and dancing as my own character,” said Stamp.

From Los Angeles Times