Newsdealers

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Individuals or businesses that sell newspapers and magazines to the public
2. Retailers specializing in distributing periodicals, often operating at kiosks or shops
3. Vendors offering print media, such as daily papers and journals, directly to consumers

Etymology: "Newsdealers" is the plural of "newsdealer", a compound formed from "news" and "dealer." The "news" element is the older and more familiar part: it traces to a plural-looking formation from "new," giving the sense of fresh tidings. "Dealer" comes from the verb "deal," meaning one who distributes or trades in goods, so a newsdealer is literally someone who trades in news, which in this compound refers to printed news. The word is a straightforward combination rather than a coinage with a notable inventor, so its interest lies in how plainly it describes its job. The newsdealer is the link between the press and the reader: a person who buys papers, magazines and journals in bulk and sells them to customers, usually from a stall or shop.

Synonyms: newsstands, vendors, sellers, merchants, distributors