Pronunciation

/ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpər/

Definitions

• Noun: A printed publication, typically issued daily or weekly, containing news, articles, advertisements, and other items of general interest. It can also refer to an online version of such a publication.

Example sentences:

• “I read the newspaper every morning over breakfast.”
• “She cut out an article from the newspaper for her school project.”
• “The local newspaper reported on the town’s annual festival.”

Phrases:

• “Put pen to paper”: This metaphorical phrase can be used when referring to writing something for publication in a newspaper.
• “Front page news”: Refers to the most important or sensational stories featured on the first page of a newspaper.
• “Read all about it!”: A phrase historically used by newspaper hawkers to draw attention to their publications.

Example Sentences

• Noun (as a physical publication): “My grandfather still enjoys reading the print edition of the newspaper.”
• Noun (as an online publication): “She checks the online newspaper for the latest updates throughout the day.”

Synonyms

• Newsprint
• Tabloid (for smaller, often sensationalist newspapers)
• Broadsheet (for larger, more serious newspapers)
• Gazette
• Journal
• Periodical
• Daily (referring to a daily newspaper)
• Weekly (referring to a weekly newspaper)

Derived Terms & Phrases

• Headline: The title of a newspaper article, usually in large print.
• Byline: The name of the journalist who wrote the article.
• Editorial: An article written by the newspaper’s editor expressing their opinion.
• Column: A recurring section in a newspaper featuring commentary or opinions by a particular writer.
• Classifieds: A section of small advertisements in a newspaper arranged according to category.