[Origin: 1425–75; late ME newis, pl. of newe new thing, novelty (see new); on the model of MF noveles (pl. of novele), or ML nova (pl. of novum); see novel2]
Information about recent events or happenings, especially as reported by newspapers, periodicals, radio, or television.
A presentation of such information, as in a newspaper or on a newscast.
New information of any kind: The requirement was news to him.
Newsworthy material: "a public figure on a scale unimaginable in America; whatever he did was news"(James Atlas).
[Middle English newes, new things, tidings, pl. of newe, new thing, new; see new.]
news'less adj.
Synonyms: These nouns denote information about hitherto unknown events and happenings: just heard the good news; sent advice that the loan was approved; a source of intelligence about the war; tidings of victory; received word of his death.
1382, plural of new (n.) "new thing," from new (adj.), q.v.; after Fr. nouvelles, used in Bible translations to render M.L. nova (neut. pl.) "news," lit. "new things." Sometimes still regarded as plural, 17c.-19c. Meaning "tidings" is 1423; newspaper is first attested 1670, though the thing itself is much older. Newsreel was first recorded 1916; newscast is from 1930. Newsletter is attested from 1674, but fell from use until it was revived 20c. Newsworthy first attested 1932.
information about recent and important events; "they awaited news of the outcome"
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information reported in a newspaper or news magazine; "the news of my death was greatly exaggerated"
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a program devoted to current events, often using interviews and commentary; "we watch the 7 o'clock news every night" [syn: news program]
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informal information of any kind that is not previously known to someone; "it was news to me"
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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" [syn: newsworthiness]
a report of, or information about, recent events Example: You can hear the news on the radio at 9 o'clock; Is there any news about your friend?; (also adjective) a news broadcast
Newport News, VA (city, FIPS 700) Location: 37.07585 N, 76.51416 W Population (1990): 170045 (69728 housing units) Area: 177.0 sq km (land), 131.3 sq km (water)
Newport News, VA (city, FIPS 56000) Location: 37.07585 N, 76.51416 W Population (1990): 170045 (69728 housing units) Area: 177.0 sq km (land), 131.3 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 23601, 23602, 23603, 23604, 23605, 23606, 23607
News\, n [From New; cf. F. nounelles. News ?s plural in form, but is commonly used with a singular verb.]1. A report of recent occurences; information of something that has lately taken place, or of something before unknown; fresh tindings; recent intelligence. Evil news rides post, while good news baits. --Milton. 2. Something strange or newly happened. It is no news for the weak and poor to be a prey to the strong and rich. --L'Estrange. 3. A bearer of news; a courier; a newspaper. [Obs.] There cometh a news thither with his horse. --Pepys.
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