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Pronunciation: /njuːz/

Definition of news

[mass noun]

newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events:I’ve got some good news for you
(the news) a broadcast or published report of news:he was back in the news again
(news to) informal information not previously known to (someone):this was hardly news to her
a person or thing considered interesting enough to be reported in the news:Chanel became the hottest news in fashion

Phrases

be good (or bad) news: be commendable or admirable (or unpleasant or undesirable):he’s good news—I get very good vibes from him
no news is good news: proverb without information to the contrary you can assume that all is well.

late Middle English: plural of new, translating Old French noveles or medieval Latin nova 'new things'

Definition of news in the US English dictionary

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