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paperboy

Paperboy (noun) means a boy or young person who delivers newspapers to homes on a set route. Example: “The paperboy tossed the morning news onto every porch on the street.”

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A boy or young person who delivers newspapers to homes on a set route.
"The paperboy tossed the morning news onto every porch on the street."

How to use paperboy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone, traditionally a boy, who delivers newspapers door to door.

Word forms

paperboys plural

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Etymology

From paper + boy.

Rhymes for paperboy

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Frequently asked questions

What does “paperboy” mean?

The word “paperboy” means a boy or young person who delivers newspapers to homes on a set route. In plain terms, someone, traditionally a boy, who delivers newspapers door to door.

How do you use “paperboy” in a sentence?

Here is “paperboy” used in a sentence: “The paperboy tossed the morning news onto every porch on the street.”

What part of speech is “paperboy”?

“Paperboy” is a noun.

What is the meaning of paperboy?

"paperboy" (noun) means a boy or young person who delivers newspapers to homes on a set route.

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