newspapers

word · lemma: newspaper

/ˈnuzˌpeɪpɝz/
NOOZ-pay-purz
/njˈuːzpeɪpəz/
NYOOZ-pay-puhz

Definition

Printed papers that contain news, articles, advertisements, and other information, usually published every day or every week. The word can also refer to news organizations in general.

Usage & Nuances

Usually a countable noun: 'a newspaper', 'two newspapers'. 'The newspaper' can mean a specific paper or the industry in context. Common collocations: 'read the newspaper', 'local newspaper', 'daily newspaper', 'newspaper article'. Less common in everyday speech than 'news' for online content.

Example Sentences

My grandfather reads two newspapers every morning.

basic

There are old newspapers on the kitchen table.

basic

He wrapped the glasses in newspapers so they would not break.

natural

Many people do not buy newspapers now.

basic

I still like weekend newspapers because the articles are longer.

natural

Local newspapers are struggling to survive.

natural