English · Culture & Society
news
/njuːz/
[/njuːz/]
reports of recent events
Beginnernoun
Definition
Reports of recent events, especially as presented by media outlets. It can also mean any new information about someone or something.
Example
She turned on the radio to catch the morning news before leaving for work.
She turned on the radio to catch the morning news before leaving for work.
Etymology
From Middle English 'newes', plural of 'new', modeled on Old French 'noveles' (new things).
How & Where It’s Used
A core everyday word for current information.