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newsdealer

American  
[nooz-dee-ler, nyooz-] / ˈnuzˌdi lər, ˈnyuz- /

noun

  1. a person who sells newspapers and periodicals.


Etymology

Origin of newsdealer

First recorded in 1860–65; news + dealer

Example Sentences

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Selis Manor, a 205-unit apartment building at 135 W. 23rd Street, was built by Irving M. Selis, a blind newsdealer, and opened in 1980.

From New York Times • Sep. 18, 2016

Newsdealers are no longer permitted to return unsold papers and it is often practically impossible to buy a morning paper unless one has a standing order with a newsdealer.

From Time Magazine Archive

Once when a newsdealer died and left his business to a son who knew little about circulation, Max Annenberg stepped in, said he would be responsible for the efficiency of the son's organization.

From Time Magazine Archive

I shall expect you, if you do offer this sketch for sale, to respect the "vested rights" of a "regular buyer," which my newsdealer will readily attest that I am.

From Time Magazine Archive

The newsdealer of the train uses this coach and increases the congestion by spreading his wares over several seats.

From Booker T. Washington Builder of a Civilization by Scott, Emmett J. (Emmett Jay)