newsboy

noun

news·​boy ˈnüz-ˌbȯi How to pronounce newsboy (audio)
ˈnyüz-
: one who delivers or sells newspapers

Examples of newsboy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Earlier in his career, his style was unparalleled with accessories like newsboy hats paired with sweaters, jeans, and sleek sneakers. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 6 Sep. 2024 The pop star, who was a fan of liberating her abs at the time, wore low-rise patchwork jeans and a matching newsboy hat to the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards, a moment that made a case for matching your pants to your accessories. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024 At the game, Snoop was seen dressed in an American flag t-shirt with the Olympic rings on it and a black newsboy cap, paired with aviator sunglasses. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2024 More than 100 plaque thefts have been reported from two cemeteries in Carson and Compton, and a bronze newsboy statue in MacArthur Park was stolen. Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for newsboy 

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Word History

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of newsboy was in 1722

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“Newsboy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newsboy. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.

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newsboy

noun
news·​boy ˈn(y)üz-ˌbȯi How to pronounce newsboy (audio)
: a person who delivers or sells newspapers
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