wall-newspaper
Definition
- Noun: A "wall-newspaper" is a type of newspaper or bulletin displayed on a wall, typically in schools, workplaces, or public spaces, featuring handwritten or printed articles, news, announcements, and artwork. It is often used for community communication, propaganda, or educational purposes.
Usage Examples
- (A bulletin posted on a wall with handwritten or printed content.)
- (A public notice board used for organizational communication.)
- (A simple, wall-mounted information source.)
Advanced Usage
"to put up a wall-newspaper": to create and display such a publication.
- The club decided to put up a wall-newspaper in the common room to announce events. (To install a bulletin-style newspaper.)
"wall-newspaper editor": a person responsible for curating content for such a publication.
- She was appointed as the wall-newspaper editor for the semester. (She oversees the content and layout.)
Variants and Related Words
Wall newspaper (n): alternative spelling, identical meaning.
- The wall newspaper was updated weekly with new articles.
Bulletin board (n): a board for posting notices, similar but not necessarily newspaper-like.
- The bulletin board had announcements, but the wall-newspaper had longer articles.
Synonyms
- Notice board: a board for displaying notices or announcements.
- Poster newspaper: a large-format printed or handwritten newspaper displayed on a wall.
Related Idioms
"Read the writing on the wall": to perceive an impending event or trend (figuratively, not directly related to wall-newspaper but shares the "wall" concept).
- The company's losses were a sign; we should read the writing on the wall. (Interpret warning signs.)
"Wall of fame": a display recognizing achievements, sometimes combined with wall-newspaper content.
- The school's wall of fame featured photos and articles, much like a wall-newspaper. (A celebratory display.)