Definition of news
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 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.
