Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ragman

Noun

/ˈræɡ.mən/

Definition

A ragman is a person who collects and sells rags or old clothes, often for recycling.

Examples

The ragman came through the neighborhood, calling out for anyone with old clothes to sell.
My grandmother used to talk about how the ragman would visit her street every month.

Meaning

The term ‘ragman’ can refer to a trader or peddler dealing in second-hand clothes, rags, or scraps of fabric. Historically, ragmen played an important role in the textile and recycling industries.