journalism

noun

jour·​nal·​ism ˈjər-nə-ˌli-zəm 

1

a

: the collection and editing of news for presentation through the media

b

: the public press

c

: an academic study concerned with the collection and editing of news or the management of a news medium

2

a

: writing designed for publication in a newspaper or magazine

b

: writing characterized by a direct presentation of facts or description of events without an attempt at interpretation

c

: writing designed to appeal to current popular taste or public interest

Examples of journalism in a Sentence

She plans to major in journalism when she goes to college.

Recent Examples on the Web

The new package marks just another way to make Politico journalism available to audiences in different ways, says Jonathan Greenberger, who was named global editor in chief of Politico in March. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 June 2026

Sophia Buonpane — Visual Journalism Sophia Buonpane will be The Star’s visual journalism intern this summer. —Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026

That’s not fair and balanced journalism. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026

My journalism awards include the 2010 Society of American Business Editors and Writers prize for commentary. —William Pesek, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing journalism

• advocacy journalism
• broadcast journalism
• checkbook journalism
• gonzo journalism
• pack journalism
• yellow journalism

Rhymes for journalism

• autism
• fascism
• racism
• sikhism
• sophism
• statism
• sufism
• thomism
• tourism
• tropism
• abolitionism
• aldosteronism

Kids Definition

journalism

noun

jour·​nal·​ism ˈjərn-ᵊl-ˌiz-əm 

1

: the collecting and editing of news to be presented online, in newspapers or magazines, or over television or radio

2

: writing designed for or characteristic of newspapers or magazines

journalistic

ˌjərn-ᵊl-ˈis-tik

adjective