news service

noun

1. an agency that gathers news stories for its members or subscribers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of news service¹

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

Example Sentences

The man, who police said was 20 years old, according to a report by City News Service, pulled out a gun and shot her.

From Los Angeles Times

It was not clear if the agents are from the Secret Service, according to the City News Service.

From Los Angeles Times

Orange County Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento told City News Service he would only meet with Vance if the vice president addresses local fears, saying the raids are “terrorizing residents and shuttering our businesses and making people live in fear.”

From Salon

At one point, members of the crowd posed for selfies with a tagged Los Angeles Police Department cruiser and the Metro train that was stuck on the tracks, footage from news service OnScene.TV showed.

From Los Angeles Times

Manuelian, who represented Hopkin, told City News Service after the verdict it was a vindication for a family man.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• press agency 
• wire service