news-letter

A family reads the monthly news-letter together at the kitchen table.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Historical newsletter: A "news-letter" refers to a letter or periodical sent regularly to subscribers, containing news and information, especially in historical contexts before modern newspapers.
   • Modern newsletter: In contemporary usage, a "news-letter" is a printed or electronic report containing news of interest to a specific group, such as members of an organization or subscribers.

Usage Examples

• Historical context:

  • In the 17th century, the news-letter was the primary means of sharing political news with distant provinces. (A letter containing news sent regularly to the countryside.)

• Modern context:

  • I subscribe to a weekly news-letter about technology trends. (A periodic electronic report sent to subscribers.)

Advanced Usage

• "to publish a news-letter": to produce and distribute a regular news report.

  • The company publishes a monthly news-letter for its employees. (They send out a regular update.)

• "news-letter format": the standard layout or structure of a newsletter.

  • The news-letter format includes a header, articles, and a footer. (The typical arrangement of sections.)

Variants and Related Words

• Newsletter (n): a common modern spelling, often written as one word without a hyphen.

  • The school's newsletter comes out every Friday. (A regular publication for parents and students.)

• Newslettering (n): the act of producing or distributing newsletters.

  • She specializes in newslettering for non-profits. (The practice of creating newsletters.)

Synonyms

• Bulletin: a brief report of news, often issued regularly.
• Circular: a letter or notice distributed to a large number of people.
• Gazette: a historical term for a newspaper or official journal.

Related Idioms

• "to get the newsletter": to receive regular updates or news from a source.
  • Make sure you get the newsletter to stay informed about club events. (Receive the periodic report.)