news
Americannoun
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a report of a recent event; intelligence; information.
His family has had no news of his whereabouts for months.
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the presentation of a report on recent or new events in a newspaper or other periodical or on radio or television.
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such reports taken collectively; information reported.
There's good news tonight.
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a person, thing, or event considered as a choice subject for journalistic treatment; newsworthy material.
noun
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current events; important or interesting recent happenings
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information about such events, as in the mass media
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a presentation, such as a radio broadcast, of information of this type
the news is at six
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( in combination )
a newscaster
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interesting or important information not previously known or realized
it's news to me
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a person, fashion, etc, widely reported in the mass media
she is no longer news in the film world
Other Word Forms
- newsless adjective
- newslessness noun
Etymology
Origin of news
First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English newis, plural of newe “new thing, novelty”; modeled on Middle French noveles (plural of novele ), or Medieval Latin nova (plural of novum ); new, novel 2
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"I heard the sound of the jet patrolling," Omid Stanikzai, 31, a security guard at the centre, told the AFP news agency.
From BBC
Investors got some good news that helped drive shares 4.5% higher on Tuesday.
From MarketWatch
And if Tuesday’s news from Wall Street is any guide, they may turn out to be a smart buy.
From MarketWatch
"It's the biggest nonsense," the Netherlands centre-back told a news conference.
From BBC
However, some Iranians opposed to the establishment who sent text messages to BBC Persian welcomed Tuesday's news.
From BBC
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