Definition

A small outdoor stall or booth where newspapers and magazines are sold.

Example

I stopped by the newsstand to buy a magazine before heading to the park.

Conversation

Have you seen that new newsstand that opened downtown?

Yeah, I passed by it yesterday; it looks really nice!

I want to check it out and see what magazines they have.

Definitely! I love browsing through newsstands for new releases.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Newsstand → It is formed from "news" (from Middle English *newes*, meaning new information or reports) and "stand" (from Old English *standan*, meaning to stand or a place where something stands). A newsstand is a place where new information is available for people to access.

Memory Tip

Think of a place where 'new information' ('news') is available for people to 'stand' and read or buy it.

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