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newsdesk

American  
[nooz-desk, nyooz-] / ˈnuzˌdɛsk, ˈnyuz- /

noun

  1. the department of a newspaper, television, etc., that writes, edits, or releases news, especially late-breaking news or important bulletins.


Etymology

Origin of newsdesk

First recorded in 1945–50; news + desk

Example Sentences

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Poehler, who once sat behind the “Update” newsdesk, criticized a weak punchline from Jost and called for a “joke-off.”

From Salon • Oct. 12, 2025

He will be joined by Newsnight presenter Wark, who will feed into the UK-wide results programme, and Reporting Scotland presenter Miller, who will be at the election newsdesk.

From BBC • May 28, 2024

The last article had been filed and my newsdesk had finally stopped ringing me.

From The Guardian • Nov. 10, 2019

We had one telephone on the newsdesk and we all had to share that.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2013

At the Sun from its inception, paying for news was the way the newsroom did business: the public were invited to sell stories by ringing the newsdesk.

From The Guardian • Jan. 20, 2013