news

noun

ˈnüz How to pronounce news (audio)
ˈnyüz
plural in form but singular in construction
Synonyms of newsnext
often attributive
1
a
: a report of recent events
gave her the good news
b
: previously unknown information
I've got news for you
c
: something having a specified influence or effect
The rain was good news for lawns and gardens …—Garrison Keillor
the virus was bad news
2
a
: material reported in a newspaper or news periodical or on a newscast
listened to the news on the radio
b
: matter that is newsworthy
The layoffs were big news in this part of the state.
3
: newscast
We saw it on the evening news.
newsless
ˈnüz-ləs How to pronounce news (audio)
ˈnyüz-
adjective

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Examples of news in a Sentence

dropped by to give me the latest news about her daughter
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The location is set to employ around 100 people and will feature a full-service dining room and bar, private dining room, carryout, delivery and catering service, a news release from Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria said. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 Both are still coming, and the more surprising news comes in the shape of DICE and Respawn teaming up for a totally new project, believed to be Star Wars Battlefront 3 after days of strong rumors from a number of reputable sources. — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Russia received 25 bodies of Russian soldiers, Russian lawmaker Shamsail Saraliyev, a member of a parliamentary coordination group overseeing the exchanges, told RBC news outlet. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 Enduring trauma Later that evening, Michelle spotted her 11-year-old on his iPad reading a news headline that several people had died at his school. — Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for news

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of news was in the 15th century

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news

noun
ˈn(y)üz How to pronounce news (audio)
1
a
: a report of recent events or of something unknown
brought us the office news
b
: previously unknown information
I've got news for you
c
: something having a specified influence or effect
snow was good news for the ski resorts
2
a
: material reported in a newspaper or news periodical or on a newscast
b
: an event that is interesting enough to be reported
c
: newscast
watched the news on television

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