costermonger

noun

Definition of costermongernext
British
as in trader

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for costermonger
  1. trader
  2. smuggler
  3. bootlegger
  4. pusher
  5. merchant
  6. fence
  7. seller
  8. vendor
Noun
  • The Pomors were seafaring Russian hunters and traders who’d travelled to Svalbard from the White Sea between the 16th and 18th centuries to hunt Arctic wildlife.
    — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The trend kicked off a rush among investors, particularly mom-and-pop traders, to identify potential investments before they were announced, as the correct pick all but guaranteed at least an initial surge and pointed to longer-term upside.
    — Norah Rami, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of trader
Noun
  • But his administration has offered little evidence to support its claims of killing smugglers.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The psychology and pathology are similar all around, not just with the reptile smuggler.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of smuggler
Noun
  • The spicy margarita and bootlegger cocktails were lady-friend approved, and the guys all loved their beers.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 27 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of bootlegger
Noun
  • You’re gussied up in a white satin jumpsuit with pedal-pusher legs and dripping in fringe and glitter.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of pusher
Noun
  • After the tugboat overturned, one crew member, an Indonesian, was rescued by the merchant vessel.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The crude market remains dominated by state producers, major energy companies, commodity merchants and large industrial consumers whose activity dwarfs that of individual traders.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of merchant
Noun
  • Wednesday, three people appeared to hop the fence on the south side of the property, slide down the dirt and step into the house.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • However, in the fourth, Jensen sent another Perez pitch over the right field fence for a 6-3 advantage.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of fence
Noun
  • In return, the seller receives an upfront payment known as a premium.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In 2019, Amazon quietly changed its auction rules to include an undisclosed surcharge that would have to be paid by the online brands and sellers advertising on the platform.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of seller
Noun
  • More than 20 vendors are expected, along with additional food, games, performances and improved line and safety controls.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Among them were influencers, celebrities, sports agents, vendors, corporate sponsors, athletes, sports and government officials.
    — Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of vendor
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“Costermonger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/costermonger. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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