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Definition of «peddler»

A peddler is a person who travels from place to place selling goods, typically small items or trinkets. They often sell their wares door-to-door or at local markets and fairs. The term can also refer to someone who engages in the practice of selling something persistently or aggressively, even if it may not be in the best interest of the person being sold to.

Usage examples

  1. The street peddler sold handmade jewelry and accessories to passersby.
  2. The book peddler went door-to-door, offering a wide range of titles to homeowners.
  3. The fruit peddler set up a colorful stall at the local market, selling a variety of fresh produce.
  4. The antique peddler traveled from town to town, showcasing rare collectibles and offering them for sale.
  5. The medicine peddler pitched their natural remedies and herbal supplements to interested customers.
  6. The ice cream peddler drove an ice cream truck through neighborhoods, delighting children with frozen treats.
  7. The art peddler displayed their paintings and sculptures at different art fairs, hoping to attract potential buyers.

Phrases with «peddler»

Sentences with «peddler»

  • «Otherwise there will be another scandal and another one after that which all have the same source, namely the desire for wealthy interests to buy access and the willingness of influence peddlers to sell it. (nystateofpolitics.com)
  • But defense attorneys, including Ulster County Public Defender Andrew Kossover, have criticized the sweep as a heavy - handed crackdown on small - time drug peddlers who found themselves branded gangsters — and given long prison terms — on the flimsiest of evidence. (hudsonvalleyone.com)
  • Often referred as as peddlers of «digital crack». (brutalgamer.com)
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