news agency

noun

: an organization that supplies news to subscribing newspapers, periodicals, and newscasters

Examples of news agency in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Jordan’s state news agency Petra said the country’s air defense systems also shot down four missiles fired from Iran, citing a military source. — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Three Iranian missiles struck areas across Jordan, causing minor damage but no injuries, Jordan’s state news agency reported. — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

Iran’s semiofficial Tasnim news agency said a Qatari delegation visited Iran in what analyst said appears to be an effort by Doha to consolidate its role as a mediator. — Reuters, NBC news, 10 July 2026

The Berlin court found the physician administered a lethal mixture of various medications to 12 women and three men, German news agency dpa reported. — ABC News, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for news agency

• interagency

Kids Definition

news agency

noun

: an organization that supplies news to subscribing newspapers, magazines, and newscasters