paperboy

[ pey-per-boi ]

noun

1. a youth or man who sells newspapers on the street or delivers them to homes; newsboy.

paperboy

/ ˈpeɪpəˌbɔɪ /

noun

1. a boy employed to deliver newspapers, magazines, etc

Derived Forms

• ˈpaperˌgirl, noun:feminine

Word History and Origins

Origin of paperboy¹

First recorded in 1875–80; paper + boy

Example Sentences

Another haint, this one a teenage boy in overalls and a paperboy hat, passed through us.

From Literature

“The Cards have been breached,” a paperboy shouted.

From Literature

For example, if the paperboy throws your newspaper threw your window and breaks it, then you might be covered with an open peril policy, but coverage is doubtful with a named peril agreement.

From Encyclopedia.com

A paperboy pulls a wagon that shoots today’s news out of pneumatic cannons.

From New York Times

To help support his passions, Leonard worked multiple odd jobs, including teriyaki delivery person, window washer, paperboy, glass cutter and climbing guide.

From Salon