news
noun, plural in form but singular in construction, often attributiveDefinition 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
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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