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

Laura Bauer, who came to The Kansas City Star in 2005, focuses on investigative and watchdog journalism. — Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

Palmieri thinks the new series could be the tonic for what’s ailing political journalism. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026

Since then, there have been 29 additional instances in which immigration agents shot at civilians - at least seven of which turned deadly, according to The Trace, a nonprofit journalism site focused on gun violence. — Juliana Kim, NPR, 22 July 2026

Povich had already had a strong career in TV journalism, appearing on local TV stations and then Fox’s A Current Affair. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 22 July 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