news|flash /njuː zflæʃ, [AM ] nuː z-/ (newsflashes ) also news flash N‑COUNT A newsflash is an important item of news that television or radio companies broadcast as soon as they receive it, often interrupting other programmes to do so. □ We interrupt our programmes for a newsflash.
news|group /njuː zgruːp, [AM ] nuː z-/ (newsgroups ) N‑COUNT A newsgroup is an internet site where people can put information and opinions about a particular subject so they can be read by everyone who looks at the site.
news|letter /njuː zletə r , [AM ] nuː z-/ (newsletters ) also news letter N‑COUNT A newsletter is one or more printed sheets of paper containing information about an organization that is sent regularly to its members. □ The organization now has around 18,000 members who receive a quarterly newsletter.
news|man /njuː zmən, [AM ] nuː z-/ (newsmen ) N‑COUNT A newsman is a journalist for a newspaper or for a television or radio news programme. [JOURNALISM ]
news|paper ◆◆◇ /njuː spe I pə r , [AM ] nuː z-/ (newspapers )
1 N‑COUNT A newspaper is a publication consisting of a number of large sheets of folded paper, on which news, advertisements, and other information is printed. □ He was carrying a newspaper. □ They read their daughter's allegations in the newspaper. □ She writes a regular Sunday newspaper feature.
2 N‑COUNT A newspaper is an organization that produces a newspaper. □ It is Britain's fastest growing national daily newspaper. □ He is a food critic for the newspaper.
3 N‑UNCOUNT Newspaper consists of pieces of old newspapers, especially when they are being used for another purpose such as wrapping things up. □ He found two pots, each wrapped in newspaper.
news|paper|man /njuː spe I pə r mæn, [AM ] nuː z-/ (newspapermen ) N‑COUNT A newspaperman is a journalist, especially a man, who works for a newspaper. [JOURNALISM ]
news|print /njuː zpr I nt, [AM ] nuː z-/
1 N‑UNCOUNT Newsprint is the cheap, fairly rough paper on which newspapers are printed.
2 N‑UNCOUNT Newsprint is the text that is printed in newspapers. □ …the acres of newsprint devoted to celebrities' personal lives.
3 N‑UNCOUNT Newsprint is the ink which is used to print newspapers and magazines. □ They get their hands covered in newsprint.
news|read|er /njuː zriːdə r , [AM ] nuː z-/ (newsreaders ) N‑COUNT A newsreader is a person who reads the news on the radio or on television. [BRIT ] in AM, use newscaster
news|reel /njuː zriːl, [AM ] nuː z-/ (newsreels ) N‑COUNT [oft N n] A newsreel is a short film of national or international news events. In the past newsreels were made for showing in cinemas.
ne ws re|lease (news releases ) N‑COUNT A news release is a written statement about a matter of public interest which is given to the press by an organization concerned with the matter. [mainly AM ] □ In a news release, the company said it had experienced severe financial problems. in BRIT, use press release
news|room /njuː zruːm, [AM ] nuː z-/ (newsrooms ) N‑COUNT A newsroom is an office in a newspaper, radio, or television organization where news reports are prepared before they are printed or broadcast.
ne ws-sheet (news-sheets ) N‑COUNT A news-sheet is a small newspaper that is usually printed and distributed in small quantities by a local political or social organization.
news|stand /njuː zstænd, [AM ] nuː z-/ (newsstands ) also news-stand N‑COUNT A newsstand is a stall in the street or a public place, which sells newspapers and magazines. □ It is the best-selling holiday magazine on the newsstand
news|worthy /njuː zwɜː r ði, [AM ] nuː z-/ ADJ An event, fact, or person that is newsworthy is considered to be interesting enough to be reported in newspapers or on the radio or television. □ The number of deaths makes the story newsworthy.
newt /njuː t, [AM ] nuː t/ (newts ) N‑COUNT A newt is a small creature that has four legs and a long tail and can live on land and in water.
Ne w Te s|ta|ment N‑PROPER The New Testament is the part of the Bible that deals with the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and with Christianity in the early Church.
ne w town (new towns ) N‑COUNT [oft in names] A new town is a town that has been planned and built as a single project, including houses, shops, and factories, rather than one that has developed gradually. [mainly BRIT ] □ …Basildon New Town.
ne w wa ve (new waves ) N‑COUNT In the arts or in politics, a new wave is a group or movement that deliberately introduces new or unconventional ideas instead of using traditional ones. □ [+ of ] …the new wave of satirical comedy. □ …New Wave music.
Ne w Wo rld N‑PROPER The New World is used to refer to the continents of North and South America. □ …the massive growth in imports of good wines from the New World and Australasia.
Ne w Yea r
1 N‑UNCOUNT [oft the N ] New Year or the New Year is the time when people celebrate the start of a year. □ Happy New Year, everyone. □ The restaurant was closed over the New Year. □ He returned home each year to celebrate Christmas and New Year with his family.
2 N‑SING The New Year is the first few weeks of a year. □ Isabel was expecting their baby in the New Year. □ The shortages could lead the government to raise prices before the New Year.
Ne w Yea r's N‑UNCOUNT New Year's is another name for New Year's Day or New Year's Eve . [AM ]
Ne w Year's Da y N‑UNCOUNT New Year's Day is the first day of the year. In Western countries this is the 1st of January. □ On New Year's Day in 1974, I started keeping a journal.