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Newspaper Definition & Meaning

newspaper
noun
  1. a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements; "he read his newspaper at breakfast"
  2. a business firm that publishes newspapers; "Murdoch owns many newspapers"
  3. the physical object that is the product of a newspaper publisher; "when it began to rain he covered his head with a newspaper"
  4. cheap paper made from wood pulp and used for printing newspapers; "they used bales of newspaper every day"

"Newspaper" in song lyrics

See how newspaper is used in real songs:

  • "For some Now'n'Laters, Lifesavers, newspaper"
    Akir — Grind
  • "Another victim in the newspaper"
    Hell Razah — Selah (A Thug's Prayer)
  • "Yo yo, son give me that newspaper"
    Immortal Technique — The Getaway

Usage tips for "newspaper"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "newspaper" 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 newspaper to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does newspaper mean?
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements; "he read his newspaper at breakfast" a business firm that publishes newspapers; "Murdoch owns many newspapers" the physical object that is the product of a newspaper publisher; "when it began to rain he covered his head with a newspaper" cheap paper made from wood pulp and used for printing newspapers; "they used bales of newspaper every day"
What part of speech is newspaper?
Newspaper is a noun.
How many definitions does newspaper have?
Newspaper has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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