Definition

A person who sells fruits, vegetables, or other goods from a cart or stand in the streets.

Example

The costermonger set up his stall early in the morning to sell fresh produce.

Conversation

I saw a costermonger selling the freshest fruits at the market today.

Really? I love buying from them; their produce is usually so good.

Yeah, it's nice to support local sellers instead of big stores.

Absolutely! Plus, you can often find unique items there.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Costermonger is formed from "costard" (from Old French *costarde*, meaning a type of apple) and "monger" (from Old English *mangere*, meaning dealer or trader). The word refers to a dealer or trader of costards, specifically apples.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'dealer' ('monger') who sells a specific type of apple ('costard'). This helps you remember that a costermonger is someone who sells apples.

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