newsboy

[nooz-boi, nyooz-]

noun

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

newsboy

/ ˈnjuːzˌbɔɪ /

noun

1. a boy who sells or delivers newspapers

Word History and Origins

Origin of newsboy¹

First recorded in 1755–65; news + boy

Example Sentences

A newsboy statute at another end of the park was mutilated by thieves earlier this year, leaving behind only two bronze shoes.

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

That’s when I saw an unfamiliar person wearing thick reading glasses and a newsboy cap.

From Los Angeles Times

She had last visited the statues a year ago when the newsboy still stood.

From Los Angeles Times