# peddler

/ˈpɛdɫɝ/ (US) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/peddler
Updated: 2026-10-18

## Definition

someone who sells small things, often by travelling from place to place or selling in the street.

For teachers: a person who sells small goods directly, often travelling from place to place or trading on the street. Often implies small-scale or itinerant trade.

## Examples

- The peddler sells fresh fruit on the corner.
- A peddler moves through the market with a cart full of scarves and belts.
- The old peddler unpacks his suitcase on the pavement, laying out watches and trinkets that catch the afternoon light.

## Synonyms

Hawker

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