peddler

noun
UK: /ˈpedlər/
US: /ˈpedlər/

  1. A person who goes from place to place selling small goods.

    1. The peddler sold toys in the park.
    2. The traveling peddler offered a variety of tools and fabrics to the villagers.

  2. Someone who sells illegal drugs.

    1. The police arrested the drug peddler.
    2. The undercover operation targeted the peddler operating near the school.

Synonyms

vendor hawker seller pusher
peddler verb

  1. To sell goods in a nomadic manner, going from place to place.

    1. He peddles his wares at the market.
    2. She peddled handmade jewelry at craft fairs to earn extra income.

  2. To promote an idea or story widely or persistently.

    1. They peddle lies to the public.
    2. The politician peddled the same old promises during his campaign.
peddler adjective

  1. Acting as someone who sells or promotes goods.

    1. He had a peddler attitude.
    2. The peddler style of marketing was effective in reaching remote customers.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "peddler" in English means: A person who goes from place to place selling small goods., Someone who sells illegal drugs..

The phonetic transcription of "peddler" is /ˈpedlər/ in British English and /ˈpedlər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "peddler": vendor, hawker, seller, pusher.

Example usage of "peddler": "The peddler sold toys in the park.". More examples on the page.