Definition

A young boy who delivers newspapers to people's homes.

Example

The paperboy rode his bicycle through the neighborhood to deliver the morning news.

Conversation

Hey, did you see that paperboy riding his bike this morning?

Yeah, I did! I remember when I used to do that job.

It must have been fun to be a paperboy and explore the neighborhood.

Definitely! Delivering papers gave me a sense of freedom.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Paperboy → It is formed from "paper" (from Latin *papyrus*, meaning a writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant) and "boy" (from Old English *bōia*, meaning a young male). The word "paperboy" refers to a young male who delivers newspapers, which are made of paper.

Memory Tip

Think of a young male ('boy') delivering something made of writing material ('paper') — that's what a paperboy does.

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