Main Entry: news

Pronunciation: \ˈnüz, ˈnyüz\

Function: noun plural but singular in construction

Usage: often attributive

Date: 15th century

1 a : a report of recent events b : previously unknown information <I've got news for you> c : something having a specified influence or effect <the rain was good news for lawns and gardens — Garrison Keillor> <the virus was bad news>
2 a : material reported in a newspaper or news periodical or on a newscast b : matter that is newsworthy
3 : newscast

— news·less \-ləs\ adjective