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

Examples of newsstand in a Sentence

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The full list can be found in Travel + Leisure’s May 2026 issue, now on newsstands and Apple News+. Asa Canty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026 For more World’s Most Beautiful content, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands now. Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026 Amazing Stories was like nothing else when its April 1926 issue appeared on newsstands. Chris Klimek, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026 Actionable Information The number of trade publications is quite substantial, and despite not being available on newsstands many have circulations that rival specialized consumer magazines. Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Apr. 2026 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 6 May. 2026.

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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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