pedlar

[US]/ˈpedlə(r)/
[UK]/ˈpedlər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. peddler; one who spreads (equal to peddler)
Word Forms
Pluralpedlars

Example Sentences

pedlars of dangerous Utopianism.

the prioress chatted to the pedlar in a strange tongue.

The pedlar beckoned me to follow him.

The pedlar sponged money off us.

The pedlar clammed up when I mentioned the police.

The pedlar traveled from village to village selling his goods.

The pedlar set up his stall at the market every weekend.

The pedlar carried a large sack on his back filled with various items.

The pedlar's cart was filled with colorful trinkets and knick-knacks.

The pedlar's call echoed through the streets as he announced his wares.

The pedlar was known for his persuasive sales pitch and friendly demeanor.

The pedlar bartered with customers to get the best prices for his goods.

The pedlar's presence brought a lively atmosphere to the otherwise quiet town square.

The pedlar's inventory included a variety of household items and trinkets.

The pedlar's knack for storytelling attracted customers to his stall.

Real-world Examples

But even their pedlars admitted they tasted flat.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

'Yes, of course. I cursed the pedlar, and the dog ran after him! '

Source: "The Wizard of Pendel" (abridged version)

" I think you might almost be sure, " said the pedlar.

Source: Returning Home

'Did the dog run after the pedlar? '

Source: "The Wizard of Pendel" (abridged version)

'I don't want to give you money, ' the pedlar said.

Source: "The Wizard of Pendel" (abridged version)

The dog came up to him, but the pedlar did not move.

Source: "The Wizard of Pendel" (abridged version)

They distrusted all strangers, including the regular pedlars who sold fabric out of their vans.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

'Help! Help! 'I called to the villagers. 'The pedlar is ill'

Source: "The Wizard of Pendel" (abridged version)

He was a pedlar and he walked across the hills and visited all the villages.

Source: "The Wizard of Pendel" (abridged version)

The pedlars had no one to watch them after that.

Source: The Growth of the Earth (Part 2)

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