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Newsboy

Definition:

A newsboy is a person, typically a young boy, who sells or delivers newspapers.

Senses:

Sense 1:

In the context of a person:

1. A young boy who sells newspapers on the streets.

2. A person who is responsible for delivering newspapers to homes or businesses.

Sense 2:

In the context of a hat:

1. A cap with a flat, stiff brim and a round, puffy crown, traditionally associated with newsboys.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1:

1. The newsboy shouted the latest headlines to attract customers.
2. Every morning, the newsboy wakes up early to prepare for his paper route.
3. My nephew works as a newsboy in the city during his summer vacation.

Sense 2:

1. The boy wore a newsboy hat to complete his stylish outfit.
2. She bought a trendy newsboy cap to protect herself from the sunlight.
3. During the 1920s, newsboy hats became fashionable among young men.

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