tidings

American

[tahy-dingz] / ˈtaɪ dɪŋz /

noun

(sometimes used with a singular verb)

news, information, or intelligence.

Cards with joyful holiday tidings filled the fireplace mantel.
The soldiers eagerly opened the letters, devouring the tidings from home.

tidings British

/ ˈtaɪdɪŋz /

plural noun

information or news

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Etymology

Origin of tidings

First recorded before 1100; Middle English; Old English tīdung “announcement, news item”; cognate with Dutch tijding, German Zeitung “newspaper, news”; akin to Old Norse tīthindi “news, events”; tide ², -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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There’s even a Christmas episode loaded with glad tidings ... that’ll be airing in August.

From Los Angeles Times

Special elections in the first year after a president is newly elected can often carry grim tidings for the party in control of the White House.

From New York Times

That might be worth a toast at your favorite neighborhood hangout — but these glad tidings also come with a heaping side of uncertainty.

From Washington Post

Merely remarking to each other on Tuesday’s top temperature appeared to provide us with a welcome chance to be bearers of good tidings.

From Washington Post

“So as much as we can bring good tidings, enjoyment to the family and all the children - it’ll be a big success.”

From Washington Times

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