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newspaper
[nooz-pey-per, nyooz-, noos-, nyoos-]
noun
a printed publication issued at regular and usually close intervals, especially daily or weekly, and commonly containing news, news, comment, features, and advertising.
When we were kids here, there was only one daily newspaper, and it covered the news for four counties.
a business organization publishing such a publication.
Which newspaper did your aunt work for?
a single issue or copy of such a publication.
Grab one of those free newspapers on the way out.
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.
newspaper
/ ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpə /
noun
Often shortened to: paper. a weekly or daily publication consisting of folded sheets and containing articles on the news, features, reviews, and advertisements
( as modifier )
a newspaper article
a less common name for newsprint
Other Word Forms
- newspaperdom noun
- newspaperish adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of newspaper1
Example Sentences
A source close to Ms Ferguson insisted that neither she nor her daughters had any recollection of such a visit, according to the newspaper.
Another warned Newby that information about his confrontational behavior would be leaked to the newspapers if he didn’t stop.
The very first thing he says is, “Fred, you look great!” to a homeless man napping under a pile of newspapers.
The Birgun newspaper, close to Turkey's opposition, said the collapse "again puts the spotlight on weaknesses in safety and planning for buildings."
The quiz success was unsurprising for someone who, as a young boy, used to read two newspapers and watch the morning TV news before heading to school.
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