newsman

[ nooz-man, -muh n, nyooz- ]

/ ˈnuzˌmæn, -mən, ˈnyuz- /

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noun, plural news·men [nooz-men, -muh n] /ˈnuzˌmɛn, -mən/.

a person employed to gather news, as for a newspaper, magazine, or radio or television news bureau; reporter.

a person who reports the news on radio or television.

a person who sells or distributes newspapers, periodicals, etc.; newsdealer.

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Origin of newsman

First recorded in 1590–1600; news + man¹

usage note for newsman

See -man.

Words nearby newsman

newsgroup, newshawk, newsletter, newsmagazine, newsmaker, newsman, newsmonger, newspaper, newspaperman, newspaperwoman, newspeak

Example sentences from the Web for newsman

“He was somewhat known to many millions of Americans, and he had some serious chops as a newsman,” Klein said.
After CNN Cancels Morgan, Larry King Says: I Could Come Back|Lloyd Grove|February 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But one newsman told me the other day that he always sells out of Alarma!
Headless Bodies in Endless War|Bryan Curtis|June 8, 2010|DAILY BEAST
In April 1975, the newsman on top of the world, Walter Cronkite, generously gave me an hour-long interview.
Cronkite, at His Apex|Allan Dodds Frank|July 19, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Do you think as a newsman you should earn as much money as you do?
Cronkite, at His Apex|Allan Dodds Frank|July 19, 2009|DAILY BEAST

I think it is perfectly possible for one newsman to really have a story unto himself.
Cronkite, at His Apex|Allan Dodds Frank|July 19, 2009|DAILY BEAST
The newsman huddled with his technicians for a few minutes, then stepped before the transmitter.
The Dueling Machine|Benjamin William Bova
Newsman's bread, botenbrt, was the term for the present given to a messenger.
The Nibelungenlied|Unknown
This cover can be obtained from any bookseller or newsman, price 1s.
The Harmsworth Magazine, Vol. 1, 1898-1899, No. 6|Various
A lampoon in such an edition and given away by a newsman who knew him!
The Hero of the People|Alexandre Dumas
This Volume can be obtained from any bookseller or newsman, or it will be sent post free for 5s.
The Harmsworth Magazine, Vol. 1, 1898-1899, No. 6|Various

British Dictionary definitions for newsman

newsman

/ (ˈnjuːzˌmæn) /

noun plural -men

informal a male newsreader or reporterGender-neutral forms: newsreader, reporter

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newsman

noun, plural news·men [nooz-men, -muh n] /ˈnuzˌmɛn, -mən/.

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noun plural -men