newsletter
Americannoun
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a written report, issued periodically, typically by a business, institution, or other organization, that presents information and news to people with a specific interest in the organization or subject.
our co-op’s monthly newsletter;
an employee newsletter.
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a written report and analysis of the news, often providing forecasts, typically directed at a special audience, as businesspeople, and distributed to subscribers.
a stock-market newsletter.
noun
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Also called: news-sheet. a printed periodical bulletin circulated to members of a group
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history a written or printed account of the news
Etymology
Origin of newsletter
Explanation
A newsletter is a regular, periodic publication that provides information to a specific group of people. You might subscribe to a newsletter that gives you shopping tips, or one that features information about caring for your pet ferret. Belonging to a club or a church sometimes includes receiving monthly newsletters full of news and upcoming events. Schools often send newsletters home to students' parents, so they know what's happening during the semester. Many newsletters are printed on paper and sent through the mail, while others are distributed via email. The term newsletter was common in the seventeenth century, but it fell out of favor for many years until a revival in the twentieth century.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In this week’s Don’t Short Yourself newsletter, Genna Contino shared a simple tip on how to get better prices on airline tickets.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
And if you’re trying to identify your own anchor ingredients, I highly recommend giving Slagle’s newsletter a read.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
The pop star, coming off the massive success of her “Future Nostalgia” album, made an appearance to ostensibly plug her tour, lifestyle newsletter and book podcast, but viewers were treated to something more philosophical instead.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
“The U.S. Open is reflective of the diverse melting pot that is New York City when it comes to style,” said Jessica Schiffer, who writes the tennis newsletter “Hard Court.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
It’s pathetic, but I’m glad to still have the newsletter.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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