newspaper
Americannoun
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newspapers
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a printed publication issued at regular and usually close intervals, especially daily or weekly, and commonly containing news, comment, features, and advertising.
When we were kids here, there was only one daily newspaper, and it covered the news for four counties.
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a business organization publishing such a publication.
Which newspaper did your aunt work for?
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a single issue or copy of such a publication.
Grab one of those free newspapers on the way out.
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an online version of a newspaper.
I’ve been reading several upstate newspapers on my laptop lately, and I’m wondering how many of them still have print editions.
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Often shortened to: paper. a weekly or daily publication consisting of folded sheets and containing articles on the news, features, reviews, and advertisements
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a newspaper article
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a less common name for newsprint
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Origin of newspaper
Explanation
A newspaper is a printed or online publication that provides readers with news and articles. If you want election results or even the weather, consult a local newspaper. When you read a newspaper, you unfold sheets of paper that are printed with news articles, opinion pieces, ads, and often puzzles and comics. The very earliest version of a newspaper was carved in stone or metal in ancient Rome, providing information and announcements from the government. The first true general interest newspapers were printed in Europe in the 1700s. Sometimes the paper itself that newspapers are printed on is called newspaper too.
Vocabulary lists containing newspaper
Journalism
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A longtime Hengli employee told a state-owned newspaper that Fan, who handled the finances, was so busy that she sometimes skipped meals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
"We believe that these changes will... help dilute the effect of a mobilised block vote, without compromising fairness or trust," according to the letter, which was first reported by Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, external.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Her story gained traction a second time after a U.K. newspaper detailed how the woman whose son’s heart Herres had received had offered to pay for the drug so Herres could keep taking it.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
I searched the newspaper archives and found very few stories that mentioned his size back when he was on the “Roseanne” TV series.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Lily hands me the newspaper again, more calmly this time.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
The Times, Guardian and Telegraph newspapers have published investigative articles into Arday's academic work and personal life.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
The Times of London and Telegraph newspapers have published several investigative articles into Arday's academic work and personal life.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
“It was a smart business model,” said Roberts, who went on to lead two major California newspapers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
Last year, Mutual saw a 15% increase in media-liability-insurance inquiries from local newspapers that weren’t previously insured, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Some reports included the entire Catholic ritual, word for word; “it is so strange that what ever I may do finds its way to the newspapers …,” Maggie mused.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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