newsstand

noun

news·​stand ˈnüz-ˌstand How to pronounce newsstand (audio)
ˈnyüz-
: a place (such as an outdoor stall) where newspapers and periodicals are sold

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Amazing Stories was like nothing else when its April 1926 issue appeared on newsstands. Chris Klimek, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026 For more on Michael Jackson, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, or subscribe here. Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026 The café and newsstand said the car hit the storefront and outdoor café area. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026 The full list and related tributes appear in the April 27, 2026, issue of TIME, available on newsstands on Friday, April 17, and now online here. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for newsstand

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of newsstand was in 1866

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“Newsstand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newsstand. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.

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newsstand

noun
news·​stand -ˌstand How to pronounce newsstand (audio)
: a place where newspapers and magazines are sold

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