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

Recent Examples on the Web For more on Matt Bomer, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, or subscribe here. Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2024 Ghesquière made his name at a time when feedback on a collection meant rushing to the newsstand the morning after a show, and yet the social media earthquake did not unseat him. Nathan Heller, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2024 One such publisher is the Atlantic, which saw a 44 percent increase in newsstand sales between 2024 and 2023. Zoë Bernard, Vox, 5 Aug. 2024 For more on Marc Hom, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, or subscribe here. Luke Chinman, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for newsstand 

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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 19 Aug. 2024.

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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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