newssheet
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Definition
Noun: 1. A brief, informal report or open letter containing news of interest to a specific, often specialized, group. It is typically not a formal newspaper but a simple, often single-page, publication intended for a limited audience.
Usage
- The noun "newssheet" is used to describe a simple, often periodic, publication.
- It is a countable noun (e.g., , ).
- It often implies a more personal, community-focused, or insider perspective compared to mainstream news.
Examples
- The local gardening club distributes a monthly newssheet to all its members.
- Before the internet, fans of the band circulated a handwritten newssheet with tour dates and rumors.
- The office manager posts a weekly newssheet on the bulletin board with company updates.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: "Newssheet" can refer to early, simple precursors to modern newspapers, often consisting of a single sheet of paper.
- The museum displayed an 18th-century newssheet announcing the king's speech.
Variants and Related Words
- Newsletter (n.): A more common modern synonym for a regularly distributed publication, often digital, for a specific group. A "newsletter" can be more elaborate than a "newssheet."
- Bulletin (n.): A short official statement or a brief news report for public release, often similar in brevity.
- Gazette (n.): An official journal or newspaper, often used in titles of publications or for government notices.
Synonyms
- Bulletin
- Newsletter
- Circular
- Dispatch
Antonyms
- Newspaper (implying a formal, large-circulation publication)
- Journal
- Periodical
Related Idioms or Phrases
- (To be) on the newssheet: An uncommon phrase that could mean to be featured or reported in such a publication.
- His promotion was on the company newssheet this month.
Noun
- report or open letter giving informal or confidential news of interest to a special group