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Peddler: meaning, definitions and examples

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peddler

 

[ ˈpɛdlər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

street vendor

A peddler is a person who sells goods, typically on the street or door-to-door, without a permanent store.

Synonyms

hawker, seller, vendor

Examples of usage

  • The peddler was selling homemade jewelry on the corner of the street.
  • The peddler walked through the neighborhood with a cart full of fruits and vegetables.
Context #2 | Noun

unauthorized seller

In some cases, a peddler refers to someone who sells goods without the proper authorization or license.

Synonyms

illegal vendor, unlicensed seller

Examples of usage

  • The police arrested the peddler for selling counterfeit goods on the sidewalk.
  • The city council cracked down on peddlers operating without permits.

Translations

Translations of the word "peddler" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vendedor ambulante

🇮🇳 फेरीवाला

🇩🇪 Straßenhändler

🇮🇩 pedagang keliling

🇺🇦 вуличний торговець

🇵🇱 domokrążca

🇯🇵 行商人 (gyōshōnin)

🇫🇷 colporteur

🇪🇸 vendedor ambulante

🇹🇷 seyyar satıcı

🇰🇷 행상인 (haengsangin)

🇸🇦 بائع متجول

🇨🇿 pouliční prodavač

🇸🇰 pouliční predavač

🇨🇳 小贩 (xiǎofàn)

🇸🇮 ulični prodajalec

🇮🇸 ferðakaupmaður

🇰🇿 көшедегі сатушы

🇬🇪 მოხეტიალე მოვაჭრე

🇦🇿 səyyar satıcı

🇲🇽 vendedor ambulante

Etymology

The word 'peddler' originated in the 14th century, derived from the Middle English word 'pedlere', which in turn came from the Old French 'pedeble' meaning 'to tramp'. Peddlers have a long history of traveling from place to place selling goods, often providing essential items in areas without easy access to stores.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,476, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.