news-room
Definition
- Noun:
- A room or office in a newspaper or broadcasting station where news is gathered, processed, and prepared for publication or broadcast: This is the core meaning of "news-room," referring to the physical space where journalists, editors, and producers work.
- A reading room in a library or club where newspapers and periodicals are available for reading: This is a less common, historical meaning, referring to a designated area for the public to access news publications.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The editor rushed into the news-room with the latest breaking story. (The physical office where news is processed.)
- The news-room was bustling with activity as the deadline approached. (The workspace of journalists and editors.)
- He spent the afternoon in the news-room of the library, reading old newspapers. (A reading room for news publications.)
Advanced Usage
"the news-room" can be used metonymically to refer to the entire news-gathering operation or staff of a news organization.
- The news-room decided to run the story despite the risks. (The editorial team made the decision.)
"digital news-room": a modern term for a news operation that uses digital tools and platforms, often without a physical office.
- The small online publication operates from a virtual news-room. (A news-gathering setup based on digital technology.)
Variants and Related Words
Newsroom (n): a spelling variant (often used as a single word, "newsroom").
- The newsroom was equipped with state-of-the-art computers. (Same meaning as "news-room.")
Newsdesk (n): a desk or department in a news organization that handles incoming news.
- He called the newsdesk to report the accident. (A specific unit within the news-room.)
Synonyms
- Pressroom: a room where newspapers are printed or where reporters work.
- Editorial office: a room or building where editors and journalists work.
- News hub: a central location for news gathering and distribution.
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