news

noun

ˈnüz How to pronounce news (audio)
ˈnyüz
plural in form but singular in construction
often attributive
1
a
: 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 gardensGarrison Keillor
the virus was bad news
2
a
: 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.
newsless
ˈnüz-ləs How to pronounce news (audio)
ˈnyüz-
adjective

Examples of news in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Pro tip: Candidates tend to open with the sharpest exchanges, hoping to grab the tops of news stories, many of which will be largely completed by the time the debate actually ends. By annie Linskey, WSJ, 28 Sep. 2023 Antonio Planas Antonio Planas is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital. Antonio Planas, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2023 That’s good news for a number of productions that have been stuck in limbo, their crews waiting to get the call to return to the set. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 Sep. 2023 The biggest news is that Optimus can now self-calibrate its arms and legs. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2023 The blast happened at a warehouse close to Tashkent’s airport, according to Reuters, citing local news site Daryo. Jonny Hallam, CNN, 27 Sep. 2023 The Tomb Raider news was preceded by a slew of announcements about other upcoming series. Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Sep. 2023 Her reporting focuses on current events, breaking news and substance use. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 12 Sep. 2023 Close to press time, a news release arrived from Cuyahoga Community College announcing that Tri-C will open swimming pools for those eligible. cleveland, 12 Sep. 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of news was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“News.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/news. Accessed 30 Sep. 2023.

Kids Definition

news

noun
1
a
: a report of recent events or of something unknown
brought us the office news
b
: previously unknown information
I've got news for you
c
: something having a specified influence or effect
snow was good news for the ski resorts
2
a
: material reported in a newspaper or news periodical or on a newscast
b
: an event that is interesting enough to be reported
c
: newscast
watched the news on television

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