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News (Noun)

Meaning 1

Informal information of any kind that is not previously known to someone; "it was news to me".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The fact that the company was going bankrupt was news to all the employees.
  • It was news to me that my best friend was getting married next month.
  • The news that the concert was cancelled spread quickly through social media.
  • The surprise party was news to the birthday boy until he walked into the room.
  • The news that I had been accepted into my top college choice was the best I'd heard all year.

Hypernyms

  • Info

Related Words

  • Newsy (adjective)

Meaning 2

Information reported in a newspaper or news magazine; "the news of my death was greatly exaggerated".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The evening news broadcast the latest updates on the natural disaster.
  • She scanned the headlines to catch up on the news from around the world.
  • The company's quarterly profits were the lead story in the business news section.
  • He turned on the TV to watch the breaking news about the election results.
  • The newspaper's editor carefully selected the top news stories for the front page.

Hypernyms

  • Info

Hyponyms

  • Account
  • Story
  • News Report
  • Reporting
  • Reportage
  • Write Up

Meaning 3

The quality of being sufficiently interesting to be reported in news bulletins; "the judge conceded the newsworthiness of the trial"; "he is no longer news in the fashion world".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

  • The scandal was considered newsworthy enough to be covered by all major networks.
  • The celebrity's personal life was no longer news after she retired from the public eye.
  • The company's financial struggles were deemed newsworthy by the business press.
  • The politician's gaffe was considered newsworthy enough to be replayed on every evening news broadcast.
  • The new restaurant's unique menu was considered newsworthy by the local food critics.

Synonyms

  • Newsworthiness

Hypernyms

  • Interest

Meaning 4

A program devoted to current events, often using interviews and commentary; "we watch the 7 o'clock news every night".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • I'm glued to the TV during the news, trying to stay informed about what's happening around the world.
  • She watches the evening news to stay up-to-date on local politics.
  • The family always gathers in the living room to watch the news after dinner.
  • He loves listening to the news on his daily commute to work.
  • The breaking news about the natural disaster was announced during the late-night news broadcast.

Synonyms

  • News Show
  • News Program

Hypernyms

  • Program
  • Broadcast

Hyponyms

  • Television News

Meaning 5

Information about recent and important events; "they awaited news of the outcome".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The newspaper delivers the latest news from around the world every morning.
  • I've been waiting for news from my sister who's traveling abroad for months.
  • The news of the natural disaster shocked the entire nation.
  • She was anxious to hear news about her job application and couldn't wait any longer.
  • The family received terrible news about their loved one's illness and was devastated.

Synonyms

  • Intelligence
  • Word
  • Tidings

Hypernyms

  • Info
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