Definition

Noun: A television or radio program that presents reports on recent events, typically featuring a combination of anchor narration, field reports, interviews, and commentary.

Usage

A "news show" is a scheduled broadcast. It is a compound noun. You watch, see, or listen to a news show. It is often referred to simply as "the news." * We watch the evening news show to stay informed. * The local news show starts at 6 PM. * She is an anchor for a major network's morning news show.

Examples

• The investigative report on last night's news show was very thorough.
• Several news shows are competing for higher ratings during the election season.
• He was interviewed live on a national news show.

Advanced Usage

• Lead a news show: To be the primary anchor or host.
  • She leads the flagship evening news show.
• Tune in for a news show: To intentionally watch or listen to a specific broadcast.
  • Millions of people tune in for the nightly news show.

Variants and Related Words

• Newscast: A more formal synonym for a news show, especially one that is broadcast.
• News program: A direct synonym.
• News bulletin: A very short news show, often interrupting scheduled programming to report urgent news.
• Newsmagazine: A type of news show that presents longer, in-depth reports on fewer stories, often with a distinct style (e.g., ).

Synonyms

Newscast, news program, news broadcast, telecast (specifically for TV).

Related Phrases

• News cycle: The 24-hour period in which news is reported and evolves, which news shows follow.
• Breaking news: Urgent, newly occurring news that often interrupts regular news shows.
• Anchor desk: The desk from which the hosts of a news show present stories.

Noun

1. a program devoted to current events, often using interviews and commentary
   • we watch the 7 o'clock news every night