News Definition & Meaning

news
noun
  1. information about recent and important events; "they awaited news of the outcome"
  2. information reported in a newspaper or news magazine; "the news of my death was greatly exaggerated"
  3. a program devoted to current events, often using interviews and commentary; "we watch the 7 o'clock news every night"
  4. informal information of any kind that is not previously known to someone; "it was news to me"
  5. 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"

"News" in song lyrics

See how news is used in real songs:

  • "Turn on my TV just for more bad news"
    1st Infantry f/ Prodigy — Serious (The New Message)
  • "Extra extra, hear all the bad news"
    2 Live Crew — Check it Out Y'all
  • "You love to give a hoe good news"
    2nd II None f/ Mausberg — Make 'Em Understand

Usage tips for "news"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "news" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for news to find words that pair well.

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