newspaper

/'nju:z,peipə/

Thân thiện

He reads the newspaper with his morning coffee.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A publication: A daily or weekly publication consisting of folded sheets containing news, articles, advertisements, and other information of public interest.
   • A company: A business organization that produces and distributes such a publication.
   • The physical object: The actual printed product, the sheets of paper that constitute an issue of the publication.
   • The paper material: Inexpensive paper made from wood pulp, historically used for printing newspapers; newsprint.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Publication):
  • He reads the newspaper every morning with his coffee.
  • The newspaper published an important investigative report.
• Noun (Company):
  • She works for a major national newspaper.
  • That newspaper is known for its conservative editorial stance.
• Noun (Physical Object):
  • She wrapped the fragile dishes in old newspaper before packing them.
  • He was reading a newspaper on the train.
• Noun (Material):
  • The artist preferred the rough texture of newspaper for her collage.

Advanced Usage

• "to hit the newspapers": to be reported in the news.
  • The scandal hit the newspapers yesterday.
• "newspaper of record": a newspaper considered authoritative and reliable for documenting historical events.
  • The New York Times is often considered a newspaper of record.

Variants and Related Words

• Journal: A newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject or professional activity. (e.g., )
• Gazette: An official journal or newspaper, especially one used for public notices. (e.g., )
• Tabloid: A newspaper with compact page size, often known for sensationalist content. (e.g., )
• Broadsheet: A newspaper with a large format, traditionally associated with more serious journalism.
• Newsprint: The low-cost paper on which newspapers are printed.

Synonyms

• Paper (informal):
• Rag (informal, often derogatory):
• Publication:
• Periodical: A publication issued at regular intervals.

Related Phrases

• Newspaper clipping / cutting: An article or advertisement cut out from a newspaper.
  • She keeps a scrapbook of newspaper clippings about her favorite actor.
• Newspaper stand / kiosk: A small structure where newspapers and magazines are sold.
  • He buys his paper from the newspaper stand on the corner.
• Newspaper boy / girl / carrier: A person who delivers newspapers to homes.
  • The newspaper carrier delivers the paper before sunrise.

Học thuật

Noun

1. cheap paper made from wood pulp and used for printing newspapers
   • they used bales of newspaper every day
2. the physical object that is the product of a newspaper publisher
   • when it began to rain he covered his head with a newspaper
3. a business firm that publishes newspapers
   • Murdoch owns many newspapers
4. a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
   • he read his newspaper at breakfast

Từ đồng nghĩa

• newsprint
• paper
• newspaper publisher