newsvendor

[nooz-ven-der, nyooz-]

noun

Chiefly British.

1. a person who sells newspapers or periodicals.

Word History and Origins

Origin of newsvendor¹

First recorded in 1825–35; news + vendor

Example Sentences

In a nutshell, the newsvendor model is this: Buy too many newspapers, and be stuck with excess inventory.

From Inc

He traversed the metropolis in every direction to get newsvendors to sell the Dwarf, and called every day to see how they sold.

From Project Gutenberg

The boy of fifteen was editor, compositor, and newsvendor in one.

From Project Gutenberg

The next day, Sunday, they were awakened early by a clamour in the street, and found that newsvendors were doing a roaring trade.

From Project Gutenberg

Mr. Ingram happened to be in Paris at the time, and he immediately showed that the old energy and perseverance of the Nottingham newsvendor had not forsaken him.

From Project Gutenberg