Meaning & use
Ragpicker
Last updated
A person who makes a living by collecting and selling discarded rags, paper, and other refuse.
See it in a sentence
In the 19th century, ragpickers combed city streets for anything they could resell.
The novel's protagonist begins his life as a poor ragpicker in the slums.
A note on using this word
Ragpickers were once a common sight in industrializing cities, collecting materials that were later recycled into paper or textiles.
Words with a similar meaning
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “Ragpicker”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.