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news
Definitions
1
Information
about
recent
events
or
happenings
,
especially
as
reported
by
newspapers
,
television
,
radio
,
or
online
media
.
I
watch
the
news
every
morning
to
stay
informed
about
world
events
.
The
news
reported
a
major
storm
approaching
the
coast
.
She
reads
the
news
online
to
keep
up
with
current
affairs
.
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Originally meant
new things or events
Background
The word 'news' comes from the plural of 'new,' referring to new information or events. It became commonly used in the 14th century to describe reports of recent events.