Definition

1. Noun:
   • A piece of writing in a newspaper, magazine, or website that reports on a recent event or development: A "news article" is a journalistic text that informs readers about current affairs, facts, and information considered newsworthy. It typically follows a structured format and aims to be objective.

Usage

• A "news article" is a countable noun. It is used to refer to a single, complete journalistic work.
• It is typically found in publications or on platforms dedicated to reporting current events.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She wrote a compelling news article about the local election results.
  • I read a news article this morning that explained the new economic policy.
  • The website publishes several news articles every hour.

Advanced Usage

• "in a news article": Used to specify the source or location of information.
  • The claim was first reported in a news article from a major network.
• "according to a news article": Used to attribute information to a specific journalistic source.
  • According to a news article, the company will be expanding next year.

Variants and Related Words

• Article (n): A broader term for a piece of writing on a specific subject in a publication. A "news article" is a type of article.
• News story (n): Often used interchangeably with "news article," though it can sometimes imply a broader narrative or series of reports.
• Report (n): A general term for an account given of a matter after investigation. A news article is a form of report.
• Journalism (n): The activity or profession of writing for newspapers, magazines, or news websites. A news article is a product of journalism.

Synonyms

• News report: A formal synonym.
• News item: Often used for a shorter article or a single piece of news.
• Dispatch: Often used for a news article sent from a correspondent in a distant location.

Related Phrases

• Feature article: A longer, more in-depth article that explores a topic more thoroughly than a standard news article, often with more narrative style.
• Opinion piece / Editorial: An article that expresses the author's personal views, as opposed to a standard news article which aims for objectivity.
• Breaking news article: A news article published to report on an event that is currently developing or has just occurred.

Noun

1. an article reporting news