news
noun
ˈnüz 
ˈnyüz
plural in form but singular in construction
often attributive
1
a
: a report of recent events
gave her the good news
b
: previously unknown information
I've got news for you
c
: something having a specified influence or effect
the rain was good news for lawns and gardens
Garrison Keillor
Garrison Keillorthe virus was bad news
2
a
: material reported in a newspaper or news periodical or on a newscast
listened to the news on the radio
b
: matter that is newsworthy
The layoffs were big news in this part of the state.
3
: newscast
We saw it on the evening news.
newsless
ˈnüz-ləs
adjective ˈnyüz-
Synonyms
- advice(s)
- 411 [slang]
- gen [chiefly British]
- info
- information
- intelligence
- item
- story
- tidings
- uncos [chiefly Scottish]
- word
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Frances Tiafoe is in the news, for this young man has reached the semi-finals of the U.S. Open. Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 9 Sep. 2022 The news of Queen Elizabeth's death at 96 years old was announced in an official statement on Thursday. Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 Natalie Neysa Alund covers trending news for USA TODAY. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 Stay informed on what's happening across Michigan: Subscribe to our news alert emails. Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 9 Sep. 2022 Karen Berenson, the owner of RunFit MKE, said the news came as a huge disappointment to runners who have spent months training for the event. Bill Glauber, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 As word about the suspects spread and news reports included their photos, several people who knew the victims of the Waltham murders began to recognize the bombing suspects. Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2022 The screen turned black almost 20 minutes before the afternoon news was set to start at 1 p.m. GMT. Mike Memoli, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2022 Amid the public feuding, the news about GreenRoom qualified as a bombshell in a genre that works diligently to avoid bombshells. Emily Yahr, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 See More
Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 9 Sep. 2022 The news of Queen Elizabeth's death at 96 years old was announced in an official statement on Thursday. Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 Natalie Neysa Alund covers trending news for USA TODAY. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 Stay informed on what's happening across Michigan: Subscribe to our news alert emails. Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 9 Sep. 2022 Karen Berenson, the owner of RunFit MKE, said the news came as a huge disappointment to runners who have spent months training for the event. Bill Glauber, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 As word about the suspects spread and news reports included their photos, several people who knew the victims of the Waltham murders began to recognize the bombing suspects. Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2022 The screen turned black almost 20 minutes before the afternoon news was set to start at 1 p.m. GMT. Mike Memoli, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2022 Amid the public feuding, the news about GreenRoom qualified as a bombshell in a genre that works diligently to avoid bombshells. Emily Yahr, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing news
Kids Definition
news
noun
ˈnüz
ˈnyüz
1
: a report of recent events or unknown information
I have good news! We won!
2
: information or recent events reported in a newspaper or magazine or on a broadcast
3
: a broadcast of information on recent events
We saw pictures of a flood on the evening news.
4
: an event that is interesting enough to be reported
news
plural noun
as in information
a report of recent events or facts not previously known dropped by to give me the latest news about her daughter Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- information
- info
- story
- announcement
- tidings
- rumor
- item
- message
- advice(s)
- intelligence
- bulletin
- gossip
- word
- reportage
- gen
- tidbit
- 411
- communication
- tale
- uncos
- feedback
- dispatch
- propaganda
- scoop
- correspondence
- titbit
- tip
- disinformation
- lowdown
- tattle
- dope
