Meaning of the word "street vendor" in English

What does "street vendor" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

street vendor

US /ˈstriːt ˌven.dər/

UK /ˈstriːt ˌven.dər/

a person who sells food or items on the street, often from a stall or cart

Example:

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The street vendor was selling hot dogs and pretzels.

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Many tourists enjoy buying souvenirs from street vendors.

Synonym:

hawker peddler vendor merchant

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