newsdealer

[ nooz-dee-ler, nyooz- ]

noun

1. a person who sells newspapers and periodicals.

Word History and Origins

Origin of newsdealer¹

First recorded in 1860–65; news + dealer

Example Sentences

The issue was banned in 33 cities and half a dozen newsdealers were arrested for selling copies.

From The Guardian

For sale at this office and of all newsdealers.

From Project Gutenberg

The newsdealer was looking the other way as he made change so Lamb plucked back his nickel.

From Project Gutenberg

Further changes in newspaper regulations are noted as follows:— Some changes have been made in the regulations respecting newspapers and periodicals posted from the office of publication addressed to regular subscribers and newsdealers.

From Project Gutenberg

For sale by all newsdealers, or will be sent to any address on receipt of price, 5 cents per copy, in money or postage stamps, by Frank Tousey, Pub.,

From Project Gutenberg