What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
touter
Example
The touter outside the theater was trying to sell us tickets to a show. [touter: noun]
Example
He touts his products as the best on the market, but they are often of poor quality. [touts: verb]
hawker
Example
The hawker was selling fresh fruit and vegetables from his cart. [hawker: noun]
Example
She hawks her handmade jewelry at craft fairs and markets. [hawks: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Hawker is a more commonly used word than touter in everyday language and is more likely to be understood by English speakers.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between touter and hawker?
Neither touter nor hawker are particularly formal words, but touter may be considered more informal and colloquial due to its negative connotations.
