newsnoun [ U ]
uk/njuːz/us/nuːz/A2 information or reports about recent events:
That's the best (piece of) news I've heard for a long time!
We've had no news of them since they left for Australia.
Have you heard the news about Tina and Tom? They're getting divorced.
I can't wait to hear all your news.
[ + that ] The news that Dan had resigned took everyone by surprise.
We've got some good news for you. We're getting married.
the news
B1 a television or radio programme consisting of reports about recent events:
Was there anything interesting on the news tonight?
I saw it on the 6 o'clock news.
UK I usually watch the early evening/late night news.
break the news
to tell someone about something bad that has just happened and may have an effect on them:
I was devastated when the doctor broke the news to me.
I remember where I was when the news of Kennedy's assassination broke (= became known).
be good/bad news
C1 to be someone or something that will affect a person or situation well/badly:
He's bad news for the company. He should never have been given the job.
be in the news
to be reported about:
They've been in the news a lot recently because of their marital problems.
More examples
- I watched the colour drain from her face as she heard the news.
- He was crushed by the news of the accident.
- They crowded round the spokesperson, eager for any news.
- Highlights of the match will be shown after the news.
- The news of his resignation came as a surprise to one and all.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
News reporting & the press
- ambulance chaser
- city desk
- CNN
- court correspondent
- coverage
- desk
- hack
- lay
- lead with sth
- lobby correspondent
- muckraking
- news agency
- news conference
- reporter
- silly season
- spoiler
- story
- syndicate
- syndicated
- the gutter press
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You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:
Broadcasting: programmes & other broadcasts
Announcing, informing & stating
Not hopeful
Broadcasting in general
Idiom(s)
be news to sb
have news for sb
no news is good news