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newsdesk

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

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

"Journalists may request a surname for guidance the day before the first court appearance by calling the newsdesk."

From BBC May 3, 2013

Rule one in journalism used to be: never trust the newsdesk and always keep a carbon.

From The Guardian Mar. 30, 2013

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