handseller

noun

Meaning

A person who sells goods directly to customers, often by hawking or offering items personally in public spaces.

Examples

  • The market was crowded with every type of handseller imaginable, from fruit vendors to handmade jewelry artisans.
  • As a handseller, he had to develop a quick wit to engage potential buyers before they walked past his stall.

Synonyms: peddler, vendor, hawker, merchant