Newsstand: meaning, definitions and examples
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newsstand
[ ˈnjuːzˌstænd ]
retail location
A newsstand is a small retail outlet where newspapers, magazines, and sometimes snacks are sold. They are often found on street corners, in transit stations, or outside busy shops, making them convenient for customers looking to quickly purchase reading materials.
Synonyms
kiosk, magazine stand, newsagent
Examples of usage
- I stopped by the newsstand to pick up the latest issues.
- The newsstand on the corner has a great selection of magazines.
- She bought a newspaper from the newsstand before heading to work.
Translations
Translations of the word "newsstand" in other languages:
🇵🇹 quiosque de jornais
🇮🇳 समाचार पत्रिका स्टैंड
🇩🇪 Zeitungsstand
🇮🇩 berita
🇺🇦 преса
🇵🇱 buda prasowa
🇯🇵 新聞スタンド
🇫🇷 kiosque à journaux
🇪🇸 quiosco de periódicos
🇹🇷 gazete standı
🇰🇷 신문 가판대
🇸🇦 كشك الصحف
🇨🇿 stánek s novinami
🇸🇰 stánok s novinami
🇨🇳 报刊亭
🇸🇮 kiosk za časopise
🇮🇸 blöðustandur
🇰🇿 газет дүңгіршегі
🇬🇪 გაზეთების სტენდები
🇦🇿 qəzet köşkü
🇲🇽 quiosco de periódicos
Etymology
The term 'newsstand' dates back to the late 19th century in the United States, combining the words 'news' and 'stand' to denote a place where information is sold. Newsstands became increasingly popular as literacy rates rose and the demand for reading materials surged. They provided a convenient way for people to access not only newspapers but also various periodicals and magazines that reflected the interests of the day. Over time, as media consumption shifted towards digital formats, newsstands have faced challenges but remain iconic symbols of public access to printed news and culture.