News: meaning, definitions and examples

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news

 

[ njuหz ]

Context #1 | Noun

current events

Information about recent events or developments, especially as reported by newspapers, radio, television, or the internet. News is typically presented in a factual and objective manner to inform the public.

Synonyms

information, report, update

Examples of usage

  • The news anchor reported on the latest news from around the world.
  • I always start my day by checking the news to stay informed.
Context #2 | Noun

something unexpected or noteworthy

An event or piece of information that is unexpected, interesting, or important. News can also refer to a person or thing considered interesting enough to be reported in the media.

Synonyms

announcement, event, headline

Examples of usage

  • Her promotion was big news in the office.
  • The sudden resignation of the CEO was front-page news.

Translations

Translations of the word "news" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น notรญcias

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคพเคšเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nachrichten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berita

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะพะฒะธะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wiadomoล›ci

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‹ใƒฅใƒผใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nouvelles

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ noticias

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท haberler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‰ด์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฎุจุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zprรกvy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sprรกvy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–ฐ้—ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ novice

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frรฉttir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐาฃะฐะปั‹า›ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฎแƒแƒšแƒ˜ แƒแƒ›แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xษ™bษ™rlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ noticias

Etymology

The word 'news' originated from the Middle English 'newes', which meant 'new things'. It has been used to refer to current events since the late 14th century. The concept of news reporting has evolved over time, from handwritten newsletters to digital news platforms.

See also: anew, new, newbie, newbies, newborn, newcomers, newest, newly, newness, renew.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,387, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.