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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For more on Shakira, pick up the news issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands everywhere Friday. Jeff Nelson, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026 The issue is available on newsstands nationwide Friday. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 June 2026 The current issue is on newsstands, and the runway show will be available for streaming on Hulu and Disney+ beginning June 9. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026 Digital platforms continue to lure subscribers, while true newspapers get delivered daily on driveways across Lake County and have a presence on newsstands. Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 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 8 Jun. 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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