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 gardens …—
Garrison Keillor
Garrison Keillorthe virus was bad news
2
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.
Examples of news in a Sentence
dropped by to give me the latest news about her daughter
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—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
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Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Jan. 2026
His most recent stop before Arkansas was in Baltimore, Maryland, as a night and breaking news editor.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Jan. 2026
The 'Marty Supreme' star talks ballet and potentially facing off with Leonardo DiCaprioNeed a news break?
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
He’s honed his tough-talking image over years on television, including tireless appearances as a talking head on news shows and a brief flirtation with political candidacy in Canada.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
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“News.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/news. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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news
noun1
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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