News

Pronunciation

• enPR: n(y)oÍžoz, IPA: /n(j)uːz/
• Homophones: gnus in some dialects
• Rhymes: -uːz

Origin

From Middle English newes, newys ("new things"), equivalent to new + -s.

Noun

1. New information of interest.Is there any news about the storm?That's news to me.
2. Reports of current events broadcast via media such as newspapers or television.Did you listen to the news tonight?The news is that Mr. Jones died yesterday from cancer.
3. (computing, internet) posts published on newsgroups

Derived terms

Anagrams

• sewn, snew