newsstand
UK: ˈnjuːzstænd | US: ˈnuːzstænd
n. a stall or small shop where newspapers and magazines are sold
The word "newsstand" is a compound of "news" (from Middle English newes, meaning "new things" or "reports") and "stand" (from Old English standan, meaning "to stand" or "a structure for display"). The term emerged in the 19th century to describe a fixed or portable structure where newspapers and periodicals were sold, reflecting the growing demand for accessible news distribution in urban areas. The logic is straightforward: a "stand" that sells "news."
He bought the morning paper from the newsstand on his way to work.
The newsstand at the train station offers a wide variety of international magazines.
She stopped by the newsstand to check the headlines.
The old newsstand was replaced by a digital kiosk.
Street vendors often set up temporary newsstands during major events.