newsboy

noun

news·​boy ˈnüz-ˌbȯi 

ˈnyüz-

: one who delivers or sells newspapers

Examples of newsboy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lizzie also helped cook the church’s annual Christmas dinner for the town newsboys, and volunteered in the Good Samaritan Charity Hospital, according to American Heritage. — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

And enterprising newsboys who stood in those lines sold three pennies for a nickel, scoring a nice profit for their time. — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 July 2026

The look stayed mostly in black, including her newsboy-style cap and Alexander McQueen sunglasses, while a bright red Bottega Veneta Baby Veneta Intrecciato leather shoulder bag added the only major pop of color. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 1 June 2026

One character wears a newsboy-style cap, grounding the 1930s setting in working-class detail. — Amy Reyes, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing newsboy

• newsboy cap

Kids Definition

newsboy

noun

news·​boy ˈn(y)üz-ˌbȯi 

: a person who delivers or sells newspapers