Definition of news
1a : a report of recent events gave her the good newsb : previously unknown information I've got news for youc : 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 radiob : matter that is newsworthy The layoffs were big news in this part of the state.
3 : newscast We saw it on the evening news.
Explore Merriam-Webster
First Known Use of news
15th century
NEWS Defined for English Language Learners
news
playDefinition of news for English Language Learners
-
: new information or a report about something that has happened recently
-
: information that is reported in a newspaper, magazine, television news program, etc.
-
: someone or something that is exciting and in the news
NEWS Defined for Kids
news
playDefinition of news for Students
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
Learn More about news
-
See words that rhyme with news Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for news Spanish Central: Translation of news Nglish: Translation of news for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of news for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about news
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up news? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!