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news — newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events

Pronunciation (IPA): /nuːz/

Example Sentences

  • The news about pizza being a vegetable shocked everyone.
  • I have good news and bad news about your exam results.
  • She reads the news while eating breakfast.

news

NOUN

[/nuːz/]

newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events

a professional news anchor sits at a curved desk speaking directly toward the camera with an engaged expression. She holds papers containing fresh information while gesturing to emphasize important points. Behind her, multiple screens display breaking story footage as camera operators and producers coordinate the broadcast. The production team moves quickly to update information and manage the live transmission. Other staff members monitor incoming reports and coordinate with field reporters through headsets.  newly received or noteworthy information being shared about recent events
💡 Concept

a professional news anchor sits at a curved desk speaking directly toward the camera with an engaged expression. She holds papers containing fresh information while gesturing to emphasize important points. Behind her, multiple screens display breaking story footage as camera operators and producers coordinate the broadcast. The production team moves quickly to update information and manage the live transmission. Other staff members monitor incoming reports and coordinate with field reporters through headsets. newly received or noteworthy information being shared about recent events

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/nuːz/
🇬🇧 UK/njuːz/

🌳Etymology

Rootnew
Suffix-s

Origin

The word 'news' originated in the 14th century as 'newes', the plural form of 'new', meaning 'new things' or 'new information'. Over time, this plural form came to be treated as a singular noun, eventually developing into the modern sense of 'current events or information of recent occurrence'.

Breakdown

new (adjective meaning 'recent' or 'novel') + -s (plural suffix), where the plural form became reanalyzed as a mass noun in English.

🎵Rhyme

blues
clues
choose
shoes

🔗Collocations

breaking news
fake news
news anchor
good news
local news
spread the news
news report

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“The news about pizza being a vegetable shocked everyone.”

“I have good news and bad news about your exam results.”

“She reads the news while eating breakfast.”

😄 Fun example

“The news that school was cancelled made students dance in the hallways.”

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