News

/njuːz/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events.

The news reported that a major storm is approaching the city.

A presentation of current events in a medium such as television, radio, or print.

I always watch the evening news to stay updated on world events.

A person or thing that is remarkable or newsworthy.

Her promotion was big news in the office.

Middle English 'newes', from Old French 'noveles', plural of 'novelle', meaning 'new.'

read the news

To look at or listen to reports of recent events.

no news is good news

If you haven't heard anything bad, it likely means that things are proceeding well.

breaking news

Recent news that is currently happening or just revealed.

journalism

The activity of gathering, assessing, creating, and presenting news.

report

A formal account of an event or situation.

headline

The title of a news story, often designed to grab attention.

scoop

I got the scoop on the celebrity wedding before it was published.

the 411

Give me the 411 on what happened at the party!

buzz

There's a lot of buzz around the new movie coming out.