Peddler

/ˈpɛd.lər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who sells goods, typically in small quantities, and often travels to different locations to conduct sales.

The peddler traveled from town to town, selling handmade jewelry.

A person who promotes or tries to sell something, often in a persistent or insistent manner.

He was a peddler of ideas, always trying to convince others of his views.

An informal term for a person who engages in illicit trading or trafficking.

The authorities cracked down on the peddlers of counterfeit goods in the market.

Middle English 'pedlere', from 'ped' meaning a foot, referring to traveling by foot.

peddler of dreams

someone who promotes unrealistic ideas

peddle wares

to sell various items, often in an informal manner

peddling influence

using one's position to sway decisions or opinions

hawker

a person who sells goods noisily in streets

merchant

a person or company involved in wholesale trade

vendor

a person or company offering something for sale

someone who deals in illegal goods

He's a peddler of stolen merchandise.

a person who sells drugs

The police caught the peddler in the act.