newspaper

American  

[nooz-pey-per, nyooz-, noos-, nyoos-] / ˈnuzˌpeɪ pər, ˈnjuz-, ˈnus-, ˈnjus- /

noun

• newspapers
  plural

1. a printed publication issued at regular and usually close intervals, especially daily or weekly, and commonly containing news, comment, features, and advertising.

   When we were kids here, there was only one daily newspaper, and it covered the news for four counties.

2. a business organization publishing such a publication.

   Which newspaper did your aunt work for?

3. a single issue or copy of such a publication.

   Grab one of those free newspapers on the way out.

4. an online version of a newspaper.

   I’ve been reading several upstate newspapers on my laptop lately, and I’m wondering how many of them still have print editions.

5. newsprint.

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newspaper British  

/ ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpə /

noun

1. 1. Often shortened to: paper.  a weekly or daily publication consisting of folded sheets and containing articles on the news, features, reviews, and advertisements

   2. ( as modifier )

      a newspaper article

2. a less common name for newsprint

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• newspaperdom
  noun
• newspaperish
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• newspapers
  plural

Etymology

Origin of newspaper

First recorded in 1660–70; news + paper

Explanation

A newspaper is a printed or online publication that provides readers with news and articles. If you want election results or even the weather, consult a local newspaper. When you read a newspaper, you unfold sheets of paper that are printed with news articles, opinion pieces, ads, and often puzzles and comics. The very earliest version of a newspaper was carved in stone or metal in ancient Rome, providing information and announcements from the government. The first true general interest newspapers were printed in Europe in the 1700s. Sometimes the paper itself that newspapers are printed on is called newspaper too.

Example Sentences

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newspaper newspapers

The couple -- who quit Britain for California six years ago amid a royal feud -- landed in a private jet at Birmingham Airport in central England, The Telegraph newspaper and other media said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

Managers at the newspaper also argued that her mention of “a white man” could endanger the physical safety of Post employees.

From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026

One popular newspaper in Russia, Izvestia, said last week that petrol was only available at 28% of Russian filling stations.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

Bonta’s beef was that the substance of the nascent negotiations appeared in newspaper articles despite both sides agreeing to hold confidential talks, Bonta said, adding that crossed the line.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026

Leah’s book does extensively and for the most part accurately quote actual letters and newspaper clippings.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

A California high schooler who broke into top newspapers was offered a full scholarship to Stanford.

From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2026

And thank you to those who still read newspapers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026

In recent years, Harry has sued three different UK newspapers, becoming the first senior royal in over a century to enter the witness box as he won settlements from two.

From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026

The researchers spent nearly a decade putting together home-price data by collecting 2.7 million real-estate listings that appeared in newspapers, going back to 1890, by hand.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026

Leah went on the attack, savaging Ruth Culver’s reputation in the newspapers.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

Related Words

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