news

noun, plural in form but singular in construction, often attributive

\ ˈnüz

How to pronounce news (audio)

, ˈnyüz\

Definition of news

1a : a report of recent events gave her the good news

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

2a : material reported in a newspaper or news periodical or on a newscast listened to the news on the radio

b : matter that is newsworthy The layoffs were big news in this part of the state.

3 : newscast We saw it on the evening news.

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Examples of news in a Sentence

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He and the officer who’s unit that was struck were taken to Regions hospital for injuries, according to a news release from Mounds View police. — David Knutson, Twin Cities, "Suspect arrested in Mounds View after car chase ends with police unit being struck," 8 July 2019 He was well known for blocking reporters on Twitter, and his office regularly criticized journalists by name and issued news releases that vigorously pushed back against negative coverage. — Richard Fausset, New York Times, "‘Drag This Out as Long as Possible’: Former Official Faces Rare Criminal Charges Under Open-Records Law," 8 July 2019 Gunshots were reported around 5 a.m. Sunday near the 1400 block of Northeast Jarrett Street, according to a news release from the Police Bureau. — oregonlive.com, "Shots fired in Northeast Portland, one man injured," 7 July 2019 The Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement is still a month away, but the Hall was in the news this past week for two reasons. — Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, "NFL offseason often a time for bad news," 6 July 2019 In other remake news, Beyoncé’s Lion King will hit theaters July 19, and Mulan is currently in post-production. — Lydia Wang, refinery29.com, "Grown-ish Star Halle Bailey Cast As Ariel In The Little Mermaid," 5 July 2019 But for Barusseau, diocesan officials did not issue a news release. — David Tarrant, Dallas News, "Dallas Catholic diocese blasted over announcement of allegations against another former priest," 5 July 2019 The national news waxed hysterical, with television stations camping out in Cartersville in their trucks with their broadcast antennas. — Jacqueline Detwiler, Popular Mechanics, "The Airplanes That Rescue Ebola Patients," 5 July 2019 The hosts alternate between workplace gripes like radios that don’t work in remote areas and topics in the news. — Elliot Spagat, The Denver Post, "Racist, sexually explicit Facebook posts put Border Patrol on defensive at rough time," 3 July 2019

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More Definitions for news

news

noun

English Language Learners Definition of news

: new information or a report about something that has happened recently

: information that is reported in a newspaper, magazine, television news program, etc.

informal : someone or something that is exciting and in the news

news

noun

\ ˈnüz

, ˈnyüz\

Kids Definition of news

1 : a report of recent events or unknown information I have good news! We won!

2 : information or recent events reported in a newspaper or magazine or on a broadcast

3 : a broadcast of information on recent events We saw pictures of a flood on the evening news.

4 : an event that is interesting enough to be reported

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