news
nyooz
News (noun) means Fresh information about something that has just happened. Example: “Have you heard the news about the new manager?”
noun
1
Fresh information about something that has just happened.
"Have you heard the news about the new manager?"
"I have some exciting news to share with you."
"We got the good news that our neighbours have had a baby girl."
2
Reports on current events broadcast or published by journalists and media outlets.
"We watch the evening news every night at six."
"The story made national news within hours."
"My grandfather reads the news every morning over a cup of tea."
How to use news
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a specific piece of fresh information, or the broader output of media reporting on current events.
Common mistake
Despite the "-s" ending, "news" is treated as singular: say "the news is on" not "the news are on."
Common pairings
breaking news
good news
news report
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- newses
- Past tense
- newsed
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Etymology
From Middle English newes, literally "new things" — formed by adding a plural-style ending to "new," though it functions as a singular noun today.
Synonyms
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reports
headlines
updates
bulletins
coverage
current events
the latest
word
tidings
newsworthiness
intelligence
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Rhymes for news
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What does “news” mean?
The word “news” means fresh information about something that has just happened. In plain terms, either a specific piece of fresh information, or the broader output of media reporting on current events.
How do you pronounce “news”?
“News” is pronounced nyooz (/nuːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “news” in a sentence?
Here is “news” used in a sentence: “Have you heard the news about the new manager?”
What part of speech is “news”?
“News” is a noun.
Where does the word “news” come from?
The word “news” comes from Middle English. From Middle English newes, literally "new things" — formed by adding a plural-style ending to "new," though it functions as a singular noun today.
Is “news” a common word?
“News” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “news” have?
“News” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: fresh information about something that has just happened.
What is the difference between news and information?
Information is any facts or knowledge about something, regardless of age. News is a specific kind of information: it is fresh and tied to something that has just happened. All news is information, but most information is not news, because it lacks that quality of recent, timely relevance.
Is "news" singular or plural?
Although "news" ends in an "s" and looks plural, it is treated as an uncountable, singular noun. You say "the news is good," not "the news are good." You also cannot say "a news" or "two newses"; instead you refer to "a piece of news" or "an item of news."
What are the types of news?
News is often grouped by subject, such as politics, business, sport, entertainment, and weather, or by reach, such as local, national, and international. It is also split by format, including breaking news, which is reported as it happens, and feature news, which explores a story in greater depth.
What is an example of news?
A report that a local school has just won a national award is news, because it shares fresh information about a recent event. So is a weather bulletin, a headline about an election result, or a friend telling you they have just been offered a new job.
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