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

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said earlier this week that the first shipment would amount to 40,000 tons of diesel, according to Russia's Interfax news agency. — Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026

Jordan’s state news agency said police were pursuing suspects. — Mohamad El Chamaa, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

According to the Turkish news agency Demirören, the three were arrested after appearing in court. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

In remarks aired on Russian state news agencies, Putin said that Hubbard was at the airport and Witkoff lauded the Russian leader for his release. — David Hickey, NBC news, 21 Oct. 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