newsbreak

newsbreak

(ˈnjuːzbreɪk) n1. (Broadcasting) US a first airing or announcement of a particular news story2. (Journalism & Publishing) US a first airing or announcement of a particular news story

news•break

(ˈnuzˌbreɪk, ˈnyuz-)

n. 1. a newsworthy event. 2. a station break that consists typically of short news items. [1950–55]

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Noun

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newsbreak - a short news announcement concerning some on-going news storynews bulletin, newsflash, flashbulletin - a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)