English · Culture & Society
newspaper
/ˈnjuːzˌpeɪ.pər/
[/ˈnjuːzˌpeɪ.pər/]
printed daily news
Beginnernoun
Definition
A printed publication, usually issued daily or weekly, that reports news and carries articles and advertisements. Many now also publish online.
Example
Every morning, her grandfather reads the newspaper from front to back with a cup of tea.
Every morning, her grandfather reads the newspaper from front to back with a cup of tea.
Etymology
A compound of 'news' and 'paper', first recorded in the 17th century.
How & Where It’s Used
A core everyday word for print and online news.