Costermonger

usgb/ˈkɑːstərmɑːŋɡər/
noun

A person who sells fruits and vegetables on the street.

The costermonger sets up his stall in the busy marketplace every morning, selling apples, oranges, and bananas.
Visual representation of "costermonger" - A person who sells fruits and vegetables on the street

Often appears as...

  • local costermonger
  • street costermonger
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Historical Usage

Originally a London term, reflecting historic street trade culture of the city.

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The Victorian novel featured a charismatic costermonger from the East End.
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Cultural Image

Costermongers are often portrayed as cheerful, working-class figures in media.

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The old film depicted a costermonger singing cheerily as he sold his wares.
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Archaic Term

Less common in modern language, can imply antiquity or historical context.

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At the historical fair, someone dressed as a costermonger sold Victorian-era fruits.
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