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news
noun plural but singular in construction, often attributive \ˈnüz, ˈnyüz\
: new information or a report about something that has happened recently
: information that is reported in a newspaper, magazine, television news program, etc.
: someone or something that is exciting and in the news
Full Definition of NEWS
1
a : a report of recent events 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> <the virus was bad news>
2
a : material reported in a newspaper or news periodical or on a newscast b : matter that is newsworthy
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First Known Use of NEWS
15th century
NEWS Defined for Kids
news
noun \ˈnüz, ˈnyüz\
Definition of NEWS for Kids
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
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