news
word
/ˈnjuz/, /ˈnuz/
NYOOZ or NOOZ
/njˈuːz/
NYOOZ
Definition
Information about recent or important events, usually delivered through television, radio, newspapers, or the internet. "News" can also mean new information about a person, situation, or topic.
Usage & Nuances
"News" is uncountable in English: say 'the news is...' not 'the news are...'. Used for both general media reports and personal updates ('I've got news for you!'). Common collocations: 'breaking news', 'good/bad news', 'watch the news'.
Spanish: noticiasPortuguese (BR): notíciasPortuguese (PT): notíciasChinese (Simplified): 新闻Chinese (Traditional): 新聞Hindi: ख़बरेंArabic: أخبارBengali: সংবাদ - খবরRussian: новостиJapanese: ニュースVietnamese: tin tứcKorean: 뉴스Turkish: haberUrdu: خبریںIndonesian: berita
Example Sentences
Bad news travels fast.
natural
The news is not always good.
basic
Did you hear the news about Emma?
basic
I've got some exciting news to share!
natural
Let's turn on the TV and see if there's any news about the storm.
natural
I watch the news every evening.
basic