Newspapers: meaning, definitions and examples

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newspapers

 

[ ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

media

Newspapers are printed publications containing news, articles, and advertisements. They are typically published daily or weekly and are distributed to the public.

Synonyms

gazette, journal, periodical

Examples of usage

  • Many people still enjoy reading newspapers with their morning coffee.
  • She works for a local newspaper as a journalist.
  • The newspaper reported on the latest political scandals.
  • I always check the obituaries in the newspaper.
  • Newspapers are struggling to compete with online news sources.

Translations

Translations of the word "newspapers" in other languages:

🇵🇹 jornais

🇮🇳 समाचार पत्र

🇩🇪 Zeitungen

🇮🇩 koran

🇺🇦 газети

🇵🇱 gazety

🇯🇵 新聞 (しんぶん)

🇫🇷 journaux

🇪🇸 periódicos

🇹🇷 gazeteler

🇰🇷 신문 (신문들)

🇸🇦 صحف

🇨🇿 noviny

🇸🇰 noviny

🇨🇳 报纸 (报刊)

🇸🇮 časopisi

🇮🇸 dagblöð

🇰🇿 газеттер

🇬🇪 გაზეთები

🇦🇿 qəzetlər

🇲🇽 periódicos

Etymology

The history of newspapers dates back to ancient Rome, where official notices were posted publicly. The first printed newspaper was published in Germany in the 17th century. Newspapers played a crucial role in spreading information, shaping public opinion, and holding governments accountable for their actions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,137, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.