Paperboy
(noun)
- A young male who delivers newspapers, either door-to-door or by throwing them onto porches or lawns.
- A person who distributes newspapers, typically on a bicycle, to subscribers on a regular route.
- A delivery person who is responsible for distributing newspapers to subscribers in a certain area.
Origin:
The word 'paperboy' is derived from 'paper' meaning 'newspaper' and 'boy' meaning a young male. the term was first used in the early 20th century to refer to a young male who delivered newspapers.
Examples:
- The paperboy delivered the newspapers early in the morning, before most people were awake.
- The paperboy's route took him through the quiet residential streets, where he carefully placed each newspaper in front of each subscriber's door.
- The paperboy made extra money by doing odd jobs for his customers, such as mowing lawns or shoveling snow.
- The paperboy was a familiar sight in the neighborhood, always riding his bicycle and greeting people with a smile.
- The paperboy had been delivering newspapers in the area for many years, and was known by all the residents as a reliable and trustworthy person.