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good news

noun

, Informal.
  1. someone or something that is positive, encouraging, uplifting, desirable, or the like.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of good news1

First recorded in 1970–75

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Example Sentences

For those living in poor communities in particular, interactions with police rarely come with good news and a smile.

But it was good news to the poor, the diseased, the downtrodden and scorned, and all the “little” people.

Good news: so is this grainy TMZ footage of a Bieber/Bloom Ibiza brawl.

The good news is, the government has already begun to play Moneyball in some areas.

The good news is more and more is happening on this key front.

As many other children have heard about Red Riding Hood, they will be glad to have good news of her.

"I have good news for you, Bessie," said Mrs. Worthington as Bessie came skipping into the room from her play.

Was it good news that the woman that he had thoughtlessly deceived held herself aloof from him and above him?

The stranger passing him also, gave him also a second glance, but he did not say to himself, He has heard good news.

Dear Friend,—Hubert has given me the good news that luck has turned for the opera.

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