newspaper

CEFRA1

/ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpə/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A printed or online publication containing news.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A quantity of or one of the types of paper on which newspapers are printed.

Examples

  • He learned the news while reading the newspaper.

  • I do a lot of work on the school newspaper.

At a glance

Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2
Synonyms
4

Also pronounced

  • /ˈn(j)usˌpeɪpɚ/
  • /ˈn(j)uzˌpeɪpɚ/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The news organization that produces such a publication.

  2. 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.

verb

Extra meaning

  1. To cover with newspaper.

More examples

In context

  • The newspaper article caused the actor considerable distress.

  • Many major newspapers are paywalled because they need the revenue.

  • The paper boy delivers her newspaper to her front porch every weekday.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From news + paper.