Synonyms for

Chapman

Verb / ˈtʃæpmʌn / Another word for chapman — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a peddler or seller, especially a traveling one

Synonyms & similar words

chapman johnnyappleseed johnchapman hawker seller vendor trader merchant peddler salesperson dealer marketer entrepreneur businessperson salesman retailer wholesaler distributor middleman tradesman shopkeeper

Synonyms by register

Formal

merchant trader vendor dealer

Informal

seller peddler hawker booth operator

Literary

monger purveyor trafficker

Antonyms

buyer customer consumer recipient purchaser

Common collocations

  • street chapman
  • itinerant chapman
  • old chapman
  • chapman's stall
  • chapman's cart
  • chapman's goods
  • chapman's trade

Word family

noun chapman
verb chap
adjective chapfallen

Usage note

Chapman is an archaic term for a peddler or traveling merchant. It is rarely used in modern English except in historical contexts or specific place names.

Example sentences

  1. The chapman walked from village to village selling his wares.
  2. My grandmother used to buy tea from a chapman who traveled through their town.
  3. The chapman was known for his handmade jewelry.
  4. The local chapman was a popular figure in the small town.
  5. The chapman's cart was filled with various goods to sell.

Quotes

  • 'Hark to the bells!' says old Chapman, sitting on the stile; 'she's a-coming, she's a-coming, up the hill!'
  • The chapman on the highway with his pack.
  • The chapman, tired, takes shelter in his tent.

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