costermonger

Definition of costermongernext
British

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of costermonger Croft was said to have taken his fashion inspiration from costermongers, who were roving traders selling fruit, vegetables, fish and produce on the streets of east London, a working-class area that developed its own distinct accent and vocabulary riddled with rhyming slang, known as Cockney. Megan Specia, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for costermonger
Noun
  • Built by brothers William and Charles Bent in 1833, the original fort thrived for 16 years as a hub where fur traders, Native Americans and Mexican merchants converged to do business.
    Kevin Strong, CBS News, 15 June 2026
  • But traders see it as a near certainty that the Fed will leave its main interest rate steady after its two-day meeting ends Wednesday.
    Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • Chow Yun-fat stars as a steely, toothpick-chewing detective who seeks vengeance after gun smugglers kill his partner.
    Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
  • These smugglers charge thousands of euros a person and often force their passengers into prostitution or other forms of black market labor by withholding their documents to pay off the debt.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • Working primarily in Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma), Reeves tracked down murderers, thieves, bootleggers and other outlaws across a vast and often dangerous frontier.
    Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
  • Stock car racing's origins trace back to the Prohibition era when bootleggers raced modified cars.
    Keith Laing, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Another click of the 7 o’clock pusher resets everything, hiding the rose-gold hands again.
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Historically, barrels of Madeira spent months crossing tropical oceans aboard ships, and merchants realized that the heat actually improved the wine rather than ruining it.
    Emily Price, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • Allison Yelaska of Aurora was one of the many merchants at the event.
    David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • To attract birds to your yard, plant trees for nesting and insects, shrubs for berries and cover, wildflowers and grasses for seeds and pollinators, plus vines that feed birds and soften fences.
    Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
  • The dispute traces back to the second round, when a jab dropped Pereira and Gane followed with a barrage along the fence.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Now, digital agents are representing human users and making purchases online, prompting sellers to reconfigure their businesses to better serve agents that read descriptions of products rather than look at photos to decide what to buy.
    Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 17 June 2026
  • By the way, the pattern for IPOs is that the high options premiums that exist early on tend to wane, so if buying SPCX early was the key for buyers of the stock, the better edge for options sellers is to start early.
    Michael Khouw, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • At the time, Joanna celebrated Magnolia Market's milestone by sharing highlights from the first Silobration on Instagram, including photos and videos of the live performances, vendors and crowds that attended.
    Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
  • Take a bite of the Big Apple at spots like Chelsea Market, where local vendors serve everything from casual bites to standout dishes.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026

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“Costermonger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/costermonger. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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