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Definition
Newsstand or newsstall selling newspapers, magazines, cigarettes, and drinks.
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How it's used
These small, iconic street stalls are a staple of the Hong Kong cityscape, though their numbers have dwindled significantly in recent years. Beyond newspapers, they are often the go-to spot for small convenience items like tissues, bottled water, or cigarettes. They are typically managed by a single person, often an elderly individual, who sits inside the compact structure.
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I bought a newspaper at the newsstand.
Do you know where there is a newsstand nearby?
Related words
Common phrases
go to the newsstand
the elderly lady at the newsstand
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