news

[nuz, nyooz]

news Definition

• 1. newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events
• 2. a broadcast or published report of news
• 3. information not previously known to someone

Using news: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "news" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I have some good news for you.

• Example

  The news of the accident spread quickly.

• Example

  I heard the news on the radio this morning.

• Example

  She's always up-to-date with the latest news.

news Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for news

• information
• report
• announcement
• update
• tidings

Antonyms for news

• history
• old news

Idioms Using news

• no news is good news

  if you haven't heard any news, it's probably because everything is going well

  Example

  I haven't heard from my son in a while, but I guess no news is good news.

• make news

  to do something that attracts a lot of attention from the media and the public

  Example

  The company made news when it announced its new product line.

• in the news

  currently being reported in the media

  Example

  The scandal has been in the news for weeks.

Phrases with news

• fake news

  false information that is spread, especially through social media, to influence political views or as a joke

  Example

  The spread of fake news has become a major concern in recent years.

• breaking news

  news that is happening right now or has just happened

  Example

  We interrupt this program to bring you breaking news.

• news flash

  a brief announcement of an important news event that interrupts normal programming

  Example

  We have a news flash: the president has been shot.

Origins of news

from Middle English 'newes', meaning 'new things'

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Summary: news in Brief

The term 'news' [nuz, nyooz] refers to newly received or noteworthy information, often about recent events. It can be broadcast or published, and includes information not previously known to someone. Examples include 'I have some good news for you,' and 'She's always up-to-date with the latest news.' 'News' extends into phrases like 'fake news,' and idioms like 'no news is good news,' implying that a lack of information is a positive sign.