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 from Adam Levine, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, or subscribe here. Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025 The social media influencer, known for high-profile relationships with actors Michael B. Jordan, Damson Idris and rapper Future, is the subject of an exclusive interview and photo shoot for the iconic men’s magazine, returning to newsstands on Feb. 10 for the first time in nearly five years. Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2025 The issue is set to hit newsstands Feb. 10, with pre-orders available here. Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 23 Jan. 2025 There are more issues on display here than at newsstands. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 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 5 Feb. 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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