Newspapers
ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpərz
Definitions
Printed publications containing news, articles, advertisements, and other information.
ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpərz
Printed publications reporting news and other information
I read the newspapers every morning.
💡 Simply: Newspapers are like big, folded sheets of paper with stories, pictures, and ads. You can read them to find out what's happening in the world.
👶 For kids: A newspaper is a paper with stories and pictures to read.
More Examples
The local newspapers covered the town meeting.
Many newspapers are struggling in the digital age.
How It's Used
"The journalist wrote for several newspapers."
"Newspapers often publish editorials on political matters."
Idioms & expressions
read between the lines
To understand something that is not stated directly; to infer meaning.
"I had to read between the lines of his email to understand what he really meant."
front-page news
News that is considered very important and is featured prominently at the beginning of a newspaper.
"The scandal became front-page news."
From 'news' (information) and 'paper' (material on which news is printed). The term originated in the 17th century as a means of disseminating information widely.
Newspapers have evolved from printed newsletters in the 17th century to complex media outlets today.
Memory tip
Think of the paper that delivers the 'news'.
Word Origin
"Information of recent events"