Peddlers Meaning in English
word · lemma: peddler
ˈpɛdɫɝz
PED-lerz
ˈpɛdləz
PED-luhz
Definition
People who sell goods, often small or inexpensive items, by traveling from place to place or on the streets instead of in a fixed store.
Usage & Nuances
"Peddler" is slightly old-fashioned in the US and often refers to street sellers or itinerant vendors. Can sound neutral or mildly negative. Common collocations: 'street peddlers', 'peddler's cart'. Not used for regular store employees.
Spanish: vendedores ambulantes - buhonerosPortuguese (BR): vendedores ambulantes - camelôsPortuguese (PT): vendedores ambulantes - vendedores de ruaChinese (Simplified): 小贩Chinese (Traditional): 小販Hindi: फेरीवालेArabic: الباعة المتجولونBengali: ফেরিওয়ালা - পথের বিক্রেতাRussian: разносчики - уличные торговцыJapanese: 物売り - 行商人Vietnamese: người bán rongKorean: 행상인 - 노점상Turkish: seyyar satıcılarUrdu: خوانچہ فروشIndonesian: pedagang keliling - pedagang asongan
Example Sentences
Many peddlers sell fruit and snacks on busy streets.
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The city has new rules for peddlers.
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We saw peddlers selling toys at the market.
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Some peddlers move quickly when they see the police coming.
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You can always find peddlers near tourist attractions.
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Local peddlers add a lot of color to the city streets.
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