newspaper

American  

[nooz-pay-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

Protests flared up in recent days in the capital and other major cities after Indian newspaper reports cast fresh scrutiny on India’s election authority.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

Those who had invested in funds managed by Tera had earned record profits over 90 billion lira, he told Sabah newspaper.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

Details of his career following his release are murky, but he went into the energy business, becoming what one state-run newspaper described as a "tenderpreneur" -making money by getting government contracts.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

He has given $20,000 to the group, which has conducted environmental research, purchased newspaper advertising and hosted events.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

“Oh!” said Nim, and felt pink and happy, because if Alex Rover wanted to come and rescue her, then he really must be a hero, just like the newspaper story said.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr

Throughout Maledon’s career as a hangman, Arkansas newspapers regularly reported his identity and his role in executions.

From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026

It has led to a tony version of an old western shoot-out, with opinion pieces in Aspen’s two local newspapers replacing revolver bullets and $8 matcha lattes at Sant Ambroeus swapped for 10-cent beers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

She wrote a number of regular columns for newspapers and magazines and also involved herself with more than 50 charities.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

The rise of pink slime comes amid a rapid decline of local newspapers, many of which have either shut down or suffered extensive layoffs due to economic headwinds.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

In fact, he and the Fox sisters had shared side-by-side column space in the newspapers going back at least two years.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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