newspaper

American  

[nooz-pey-per, nyooz-, noos-, nyoos-] / ˈnuzˌpeɪ pər, ˈnjuz-, ˈnus-, ˈnjus- /

noun

• newspapers
  plural

1. 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.

2. a business organization publishing such a publication.

   Which newspaper did your aunt work for?

3. a single issue or copy of such a publication.

   Grab one of those free newspapers on the way out.

4. 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.

5. newsprint.

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newspaper British  

/ ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpə /

noun

1. 1. Often shortened to: paper.  a weekly or daily publication consisting of folded sheets and containing articles on the news, features, reviews, and advertisements

   2. ( as modifier )

      a newspaper article

2. a less common name for newsprint

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• newspaperdom
  noun
• newspaperish
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• newspapers
  plural

Etymology

Origin of newspaper

First recorded in 1660–70; news + paper

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.

Example Sentences

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newspaper newspapers

However, Spanish newspaper El Mundo reports that 4,860 migrant children have been registered by volunteer groups in Ceuta - double official estimates.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026

When he resigned seven months later, the newspaper added: “The tragedy, which was keenly felt by the ‘Chief’ as he is called at the water department, has aged him.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

Prior to that, she worked at Spain’s El Pais newspaper, and was the producer and co-host of a local radio program in Barcelona.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

In the first, taken July 12, McConnell holds the day’s newspaper, a tradition familiar more commonly seen in hostage photos.

From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2026

Thomas Tooth—that’s Major Tooth to you—is once more the mild-mannered newspaper seller, knitting socks for the soldiers.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

The award-winning presenter worked for the BBC from 2006, the same year he left the newspapers, appearing on 5 Live from 2010 onwards including a successful stint helming its drivetime show.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

FIFA's statement was a rapid response to a story in British newspapers The Times and The Financial Times based on leaks of the plan from two sources.

From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 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

The Fox sisters and the Spiritualist movement appear in hundreds of books, thousands of newspapers, journals, and magazines.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

Related Words

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• daily
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• press
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