hawker
5 synonyms for hawker, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who sells goods in the street or from place to place, often calling out to attract buyers.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use hawker
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a street hawker
hawker centre
hawker stall
Etymology
Likely from Low German or Dutch hoker, related to the English word "huckster," both describing a street seller.
Full origin of hawker →Frequently asked questions
What does “hawker” mean?
The word “hawker” means a person who sells goods in the street or from place to place, often calling out to attract buyers. In plain terms, a street vendor who sells goods, often loudly and on the move, or someone who works with trained hawks.
How do you pronounce “hawker”?
“Hawker” is pronounced HAW-kuh (/ˈhɔkɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hawker” in a sentence?
Here is “hawker” used in a sentence: “A hawker was selling roasted chestnuts on the corner.”
What part of speech is “hawker”?
“Hawker” is a noun.
Where does the word “hawker” come from?
The word “hawker” comes from German. Likely from Low German or Dutch hoker, related to the English word "huckster," both describing a street seller.
How many meanings does “hawker” have?
“Hawker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who sells goods in the street or from place to place, often calling out to attract buyers.
