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Newspaper

/ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpə/ · noun

Meaning

(countable) A publication, usually published daily or weekly, containing news and other articles. Traditionally a print publication typically printed on cheap, low-quality paper; today usually digital and often also available in print..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (countable) A publication, usually published daily or weekly, containing news and other articles. Traditionally a print publication typically printed on cheap, low-quality paper; today usually digital and often also available in print.
  2. (countable, metonymic) The news organization that produces such a publication.
  3. (uncountable, countable) A quantity of or one of the types of paper on which newspapers are printed.
  4. (transitive) To cover with newspaper.
  5. (intransitive, transitive) To engage in the business of journalism
  6. (transitive, obsolete) To harass somebody through newspaper articles.

Example Sentences

Many major newspapers are paywalled because they need the revenue.
The paper boy delivers her newspaper to her front porch every weekday.
There is, however, one habit of reading which has become almost a social evil; and that is the habit of reading newspapers which many indulge in, morning, noon, and night.
‘Then the father has a great fight with his terrible conscience,’ said Munday with granite seriousness. ‘Should he make a row with the police[…]? Or should he say nothing about it and condone brutality for fear of appearing in the newspapers?
Holonyms: press, news media, media
Some newspapers are afraid to do hard-hitting investigative journalism. But this newspaper doesn't run from a fight.
She newspapered one end of the room before painting the bookcase.
His newspapered his way through the South on the sports beat, avoiding dry towns.

Synonyms for newspaper

paperragmastheadnewsprintnewspaper publisher

Antonyms for newspaper

Related Words

newsprintpapernewspaper publisherreportingjournalismgazettereporternewsjournalistbulletinnewsletterpublicationmagazinenewscastdiaryjournalscrapbookprintnotebookcomm

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does newspaper mean?

Newspaper means (countable) A publication, usually published daily or weekly, containing news and other articles. Traditionally a print publication typically printed on cheap, low-quality paper; today usually digital and often also available in print..

What is a synonym for newspaper?

Common synonyms include paper, rag, masthead, newsprint.

What is the opposite of newspaper?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use newspaper in a sentence?

Many major newspapers are paywalled because they need the revenue.

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