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 Williams-Paisley, pick up the new issue of PEOPLE, available on newsstands Friday. Eileen Finan, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024 The annual Variety Directors on Directors issue will hit newsstands on Dec. 18. William Earl, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024 Print magazine issues will arrive 1–2 weeks after new issues are released in newsstands and online. Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2024 For more on Charley's story, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, or subscribe here. Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024 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 2 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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