newsdesk

[nooz-desk, nyooz-]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of newsdesk¹

First recorded in 1945–50; news + desk

Example Sentences

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

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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.

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

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“The newsdesk was so impressed with his work he was used on a number of occasions.”

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It was a grey day in November 2016 when I answered a call from my newsdesk.

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