Newsagent

usgb/ˈnuːzˌeɪdʒənt/
noun

A person or shop that sells newspapers and magazines.

I stopped by the newsagent to buy a newspaper.
Visual representation of "newsagent" - A person or shop that sells newspapers and magazines.

Often appears as...

  • local newsagent
  • independent newsagent

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Context

In the UK, newsagents are commonly found on street corners and are often open early in the morning.

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I always visit my local newsagent for my morning paper.
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Cultural Reference

Newsagents can also sell lottery tickets, which is a popular pastime in the UK.

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Many newsagents have a dedicated section for lottery tickets.
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Shopping Category

Newsagents might not only sell newspapers but also a variety of snacks and drinks.

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After picking up my newspaper, I grabbed a drink from the newsagent.
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