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

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For more on Craig Melvin, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, or subscribe here. Colleen Kratofil, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025 The state has said that online age verification should be no more controversial or unconstitutional than the common practice of verifying a customer's age before the purchase of an adult magazine at a newsstand or purchasing liquor at a bar. Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025 Hamill’s column landed on newsstands hours before Carter began his appearance in front of the General Assembly. Cary Goodman, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025 For more on Shari Franke, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, or subscribe here. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for newsstand 

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 23 Jan. 2025.

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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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