Newsboy
(noun)
- A young person who sells newspapers on the street.
- A street vendor of newspapers who typically cries out headlines to attract customers.
Origin:
The word 'newsboy' is derived from the old english words 'newes' meaning 'news' and 'boy' meaning 'young person'. it refers to a young person who sells newspapers on the street.
Examples:
- The newsboy was a familiar figure on the street corners, calling out the headlines.
- The newsboy was an enterprising young person who was able to earn a living by selling newspapers.
- The newsboy was an important source of information for the people in the city.
- The newsboy was a common sight in the early morning hours, when people were on their way to work.
- The newsboy was able to make a profit by selling the newspapers at a markup from the price he paid for them.