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 volatility in chip stocks was met with a historic level of activity from retail traders, according to Bloomberg Intelligence.
    — Ryan Vlastelica, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The reversals are especially profitable, allowing traders to win both ways -- jumping ahead of stocks moving up or down to a post threatening something, then cashing out within thousands of a second, then betting the other way.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of trader
Noun
  • Sanchez said that the ruling had been intentionally misconstrued by migrant smugglers to convince thousands of people to cross by swimming around the border fence.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Spanish officials said smugglers may have exploited the court ruling.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 31 July 2026
Definition of smuggler
Noun
  • Gosha, a local station master, has a side-hustle of his own, turning a blind eye while bootleggers siphon diesel from the tankers that sit idly on the train tracks.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 July 2026
  • Weeth said bootleggers purchase fireworks from manufacturers in China and who, for a fee, package the fireworks in colorful branding, which are more difficult to track and often lack proper warnings.
    — Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of bootlegger
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
  • The crown and pushers are also 5N, while the alligator strap is black.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
Definition of pusher
Noun
  • The law also restricts certain uses of merchant-category codes to distinguish firearms retailers from general merchandise or sporting-goods stores.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The list of merchants includes massive online outlets like Amazon, Temu and Marketplace, Mayor Mamdani said at a City Hall press conference Wednesday.
    — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of merchant
Noun
  • The video shows the man, who is wearing a dark T-shirt and shorts, climb over the fence into a courtyard where a statue of the Blessed Mother stood.
    — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Lackey admitted to climbing over the airport fence and later entered the aircraft using the portable stairs, according to the complaint affidavit.
    — Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of fence
Noun
  • Among the popular models in India were the Urban Cruiser and Innova Hycross, while the Yaris remained a strong seller in Thailand and Europe.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The couple seeks out new additions from antique dealers, private sellers and auctions.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of seller
Noun
  • The shifts, noted the release, will allow for the addition of more than 20 spaces for new vendors.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Free The Charlotte Pride Festival will feature live music, including a performance by Lauren Sanderson, along with hundreds of vendors, community organizations, food trucks and local businesses.
    — Evan Moore August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of vendor
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“Costermonger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/costermonger. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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