news

noun

ˈnüz How to pronounce news (audio)
ˈnyüz
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 gardensGarrison Keillor
the virus was bad news
2
a
: material reported in a newspaper or news periodical or on a newscast
listened to the news on the radio
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.
newsless
ˈnüz-ləs How to pronounce news (audio)
ˈnyüz-
adjective

Examples of news in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Chat with a satire columnist: Alexandra Petri offers a lighter take on news and political in(s)anity. Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024 Laura Bischoff is a reporter for the USA TODAY Network Ohio Bureau, which serves the Columbus Dispatch, Cincinnati Enquirer, Akron Beacon Journal and 18 other affiliated news organizations across Ohio. Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2024 The cable news channel will add a replay of the HBO series Real Time with Bill Maher to its Saturday lineup at 8 p.m. starting March 23, part of a larger strategic shift in how the channel will approach its weekend programming. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2024 Sarah Rumpf-Whitten is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2024 The stations offer access to local and national news as well as the big-audience sports matches that keep many consumers from cancelling cable or satellite services. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 Mar. 2024 In other news, Karol G will be honored as the 2024 Woman of the Year at Billboard’s Women in Music awards to air Thursday at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2024 Now with a new government in charge, public broadcaster TVP invited Staszewski on its main news program for the first time. Rob Schmitz, NPR, 6 Mar. 2024 Earlier, news helicopter videos showed a huge, bright orange area of fire with bursts of flames within the blaze that looked like explosions. arkansasonline.com, 6 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of news was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“News.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/news. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

news

noun
1
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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