Definition of NEWSBOY

newsboy

Plural: newsboys

Noun

  • A boy who sells or delivers newspapers.
  • a boy who delivers newspapers
  • A boy, or by extension a man, who sells and/or delivers newspapers.
  • Ellipsis of newsboy cap.

Examples

  • A newsboy passed by, yelling, "Extra! Extra! Read all about it!"
  • He searched for a place to play ’NEWSBOY’, but the board was too crowded.
  • He was wearing a gray newsboy and a tan jacket.

Origin / Etymology

From news + boy.

Synonyms

carrier, paperboy

Scrabble Score: 15

newsboy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
newsboy: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
newsboy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

newsboy: valid Words With Friends Word