peddler
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Definition
A peddler is a person who travels from place to place selling small goods, often in the street or door-to-door. The word can also refer to someone selling ideas or information, usually in a negative way.
Usage & Nuances
"Peddler" is a somewhat old-fashioned term, now often replaced by "street vendor." When used for ideas (e.g., "peddler of lies"), it carries a negative tone. Not to be confused with "pedaler" (bicycle rider).
Example Sentences
The peddler sold fruit from his cart on the street.
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We saw a peddler going door to door selling kitchen tools.
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The old town was full of peddlers selling their goods.
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Don’t trust that guy—he’s just a peddler of gossip.
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Long ago, the peddler would bring fabrics and news from distant towns.
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You can still find a peddler shouting out deals at the market today.
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