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

Examples of newsstand in a Sentence

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Real Simple’s October issue featuring Drew Barrymore hits newsstands September 19. Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025 The official reveal is set for Monday, with the magazine set to land on newsstands in major cities worldwide on Friday. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025 For more on Kid Cudi, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands everywhere Friday. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025 Hailed as an instant masterpiece, the magazine sold out on newsstands in minutes and was read aloud in its entirety on national radio. Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2025 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 18 Sep. 2025.

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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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