noun
newsflash
NOOZ-flash
Newsflash (noun) means a short urgent news bulletin interrupting regular programming to report something important. Example: “A newsflash cut into the football match to announce the resignation.”
noun
1
A short urgent news bulletin interrupting regular programming to report something important.
"A newsflash cut into the football match to announce the resignation."
intj
1
Used sarcastically to point out something the listener should already know or that is painfully obvious.
""Newsflash: nobody actually enjoys Monday mornings.""
How to use newsflash
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short breaking-news bulletin, or, in casual speech, a sarcastic way to announce an obvious fact.
When to use it
The interjection use is informal and often sarcastic.
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Word forms
- Plural
- newsflashes
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A _____ cut into the football match to announce the resignation.
Etymology
From "news" plus "flash," in the sense of a sudden brief burst.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “newsflash” mean?
The word “newsflash” means a short urgent news bulletin interrupting regular programming to report something important. In plain terms, a short breaking-news bulletin, or, in casual speech, a sarcastic way to announce an obvious fact.
How do you pronounce “newsflash”?
“Newsflash” is pronounced NOOZ-flash (/ˈnuzˌflæʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “newsflash” in a sentence?
Here is “newsflash” used in a sentence: “A newsflash cut into the football match to announce the resignation.”
What part of speech is “newsflash”?
Depending on how it is used, “newsflash” can be a noun and an intj.
How many meanings does “newsflash” have?
“Newsflash” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short urgent news bulletin interrupting regular programming to report something important.
