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peddlers

/ˈpɛdlərz/

Meanings
noun
An itinerant seller of small goods.

Examples :

""The beach was crowded with peddlers selling sunglasses, hats, and jewelry." "
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Related Words

Illustration school

school noun

/skuːl/

(collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.

"The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel."

Illustration several

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

Illustration seller

seller noun

/ˈsɛlə/ /ˈsɛlɚ/

Someone who sells; a vendor; a clerk.

"Alisha was a seller of fine books."

Illustration selling

selling verb

/ˈsɛlɪŋ/

(ditransitive) To transfer goods or provide services in exchange for money.

"The bakery is selling bread to customers. "

Illustration dealer

dealer noun

/ˈdiːlə(ɹ)/

One who deals in goods, especially automobiles; a middleman.

"That used car dealer gave me a great deal on my 1962 rusted-out Volkswagen bug!"

Illustration arrested

arrested verb

/əˈɹɛstɪd/

To stop the motion of (a person or animal).

"The sudden loud noise arrested the child's movement, causing him to freeze in place. "

Illustration itinerant

itinerant noun

/aɪˈtɪnɚənt/

One who travels from place to place.

"The itinerant teacher visited different schools each week, bringing her unique teaching style to each classroom. "

Illustration sunglasses

sunglasses noun

/ˈsʌnˌɡlæsɪz/

Tinted glasses worn to protect the eyes from the sun.

"My dad wore sunglasses to protect his eyes from the bright sunlight on the bike ride. "

Illustration small

small noun

/smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔːl/ /smɔl/

Any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.

"The child's small was sore after carrying his heavy backpack to school. "

Illustration police

police noun

[pəˈliːs] /ˈpliːs/ /ˈpoʊ.liːs/

A civil force granted the legal authority for law enforcement and maintaining public order.

"Call the police!"

Illustration crowded

crowded verb

/ˈkɹaʊdɪd/

To press forward; to advance by pushing.

"The man crowded into the packed room."

Illustration jewelry

jewelry noun

/ˈdʒuːəlri/ /ˈdʒuːlri/

Collectively, personal ornamentation such as rings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets, made of precious metals and sometimes set with gemstones.

"She had more jewellery ornamented about her than any three ladies needed."