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newsagent

1 of 1noun
/ˈnu:z.eɪ.ʤənt/
Forms:newsagents
1

a shop that sells newspapers, magazines, and other items related to reading materials, such as stationery, cards, and sometimes snacks

  • She stopped at the newsagent to buy a magazine and a birthday card.
  • The newsagent on the corner also sells lottery tickets and sweets.
  • The local newsagent always stocks the latest fashion magazines.
  • Many newsagents now offer small snacks and drinks alongside reading materials.
  • He went to the newsagent to grab the latest sports weekly.
2

someone who runs or owns a store that sells newspapers, magazines, sweets, and cigarettes