noun
newspaperman
NOOS-pay-puhr-man
Newspaperman (noun) means a man who works in journalism, especially in writing or editing for a newspaper. Example: “He spent forty years as a newspaperman before retiring to write novels.”
noun
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A man who works in journalism, especially in writing or editing for a newspaper.
"He spent forty years as a newspaperman before retiring to write novels."
How to use newspaperman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn older term for a male journalist or newspaper professional.
When to use it
Somewhat old-fashioned; "journalist" is the standard modern term.
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Word forms
- Plural
- newspapermen
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Etymology
From "newspaper" plus "man."
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What does “newspaperman” mean?
The word “newspaperman” means a man who works in journalism, especially in writing or editing for a newspaper. In plain terms, an older term for a male journalist or newspaper professional.
How do you pronounce “newspaperman”?
“Newspaperman” is pronounced NOOS-pay-puhr-man (/ˈn(j)uspeɪpəɹˌmæn/ in IPA).
How do you use “newspaperman” in a sentence?
Here is “newspaperman” used in a sentence: “He spent forty years as a newspaperman before retiring to write novels.”
What part of speech is “newspaperman”?
“Newspaperman” is a noun.
