COSTERMONGER Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

costermonger

noun

Definition of costermonger

British

as in trader

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Noun

Investors see different risks threatening markets, but broadly agree that traders should diversify beyond recent winners.

— Chloe Taylor,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
Narrated by Charles Marlow, Heart of Darkness follows Marlow’s journey up the Congo River, captaining a ship into the heart of the African continent while searching for a trader called Kurtz.

— Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of trader

Noun

Your guide will teach you about the origins of Prohibition and tell stories of infamous bootleggers.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Brian Wilson wrote the song in 1963 with his buddy Bob Norberg, and the band cut a version that year during the Surfer Girl sessions that eventually leaked out to bootleggers.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of bootlegger

Noun

Beating at the core of the new models is the automatic Calibre 37-24, which offers up a flyback function that lets the wearer stop, reset, and restart the timepiece with just a press of the pusher.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
He is limited on passing downs and is more of a slow-burn pocket pusher than a man with a plan.

— Tobias Bass, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026

Definition of pusher

Noun

Bloomingdale’s chief merchant Denise Magid also cites backpacks as a strong and growing category, noting demand for classic Polo Ralph Lauren styles and bolder designs from brands like State and Sprayground.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
Mass merchants aren’t the only retailers putting more investment in same-day delivery.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of merchant

Noun

So far, fences have gone up and earthmovers are clearing the ground for the project.

— Drew Hawkins, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
The city is also considering protections for the property’s view from Eagle Road, including restrictions on tall fences, dense tree lines and other structures that could obstruct the house.

— Noah Daly August 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of fence

Noun

Videos on social media published last week showed empty markets in Tehran and Karaj, with sellers complaining that their fresh produce is not being bought.

— Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Typically, such sellers would not openly declare shipment contents to avoid seizure by authorities.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of seller

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