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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

Junior reporters who wished to use him had to check with the newsdesk for approval and were told never to write his name down or job details on email.

From The Guardian • Mar. 7, 2018

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

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2013