news

 
Pronunciation: /njuːz/

noun

[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.

Origin:

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