newsstand

[ nooz-stand, nyooz- ]

noun

1. a stall or other place at which newspapers and often periodicals are sold, as on a street corner or in a building lobby.

newsstand

/ ˈnjuːzˌstænd /

noun

1. a portable stand or stall in the street, from which newspapers are sold

Word History and Origins

Origin of newsstand¹

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75; news + stand

Example Sentences

When the need for adequate rest areas became undeniable during the pandemic, Los Deliveristas developed a vision to reuse existing public space, like areas with abandoned newsstands, to better serve its members.

From Salon

The morning after Trump’s guilty verdict on all 34 counts he was charged with, New York residents could pass by newsstands with front-page headlines that spoke to differences in coverage.

From Seattle Times

I mourn at the spot where the newsstand used to be.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2008, it became an online archive with occasional newsstand editions.

From New York Times

Revenue from newsstand sales goes mainly to a charity for people with disabilities.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• booth
• stall