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gazette

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Noun — A newspaper, especially one that comes out regularly.

How to use gazette

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

official gazette gazette notice gazetted officer

Etymology

From French gazette, ultimately from an Italian coin called a gazeta — the small price once charged for an early Venetian news-sheet.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “gazette” mean?

The word “gazette” means a newspaper, especially one that comes out regularly. In plain terms, a newspaper, or (in official use) a government publication announcing laws and appointments.

How do you pronounce “gazette”?

“Gazette” is pronounced guh-ZEHT (/ɡəˈzɛt/ in IPA).

How do you use “gazette” in a sentence?

Here is “gazette” used in a sentence: “The local gazette has covered town council meetings for over a century.”

What part of speech is “gazette”?

Depending on how it is used, “gazette” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “gazette” come from?

The word “gazette” comes from French. From French gazette, ultimately from an Italian coin called a gazeta — the small price once charged for an early Venetian news-sheet.

Is “gazette” a common word?

“Gazette” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “gazette” have?

“Gazette” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a newspaper, especially one that comes out regularly.

What is the difference between a gazette and a newspaper?

A gazette can refer to a regular newspaper, but it more specifically often denotes an official government publication used to announce legal notices, appointments, and new laws, giving it a more formal or official connotation than an ordinary newspaper.

What kind of information appears in an official gazette?

An official gazette typically carries legal notices, government appointments, and newly enacted laws, serving as a formal public record rather than general news reporting.

How is gazette used as a verb?

As a verb, to gazette something means to publish it formally in a gazette, commonly used when an official announcement, such as an appointment or new regulation, is made public through this channel.

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