newspaper
//ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpə//
Forms
- Plural
- newspapers
- present (v1)
- newspaper
- past (v2)
- newspapered
- past participle (v3)
- newspapered
- present participle
- newspapering
- 3rd person singular
- newspapers
Definitions
1.A publication, usually published daily or weekly, containing news and other articles. Traditionally a print publication typically printed on cheap, low-quality paper; today usually digital and often also available in print.
- Many major newspapers are paywalled because they need the revenue.
- The paper boy delivers her newspaper to her front porch every weekday.
- There is, however, one habit of reading which has become almost a social evil; and that is the habit of reading newspapers which many indulge in, morning, noon, and night.
2.The news organization that produces such a publication.
- Some newspapers are afraid to do hard-hitting investigative journalism. But this newspaper doesn't run from a fight.
3.A quantity of or one of the types of paper on which newspapers are printed.
1.To engage in the business of journalism
- His newspapered his way through the South on the sports beat, avoiding dry towns.
2.To cover with newspaper.
- She newspapered one end of the room before painting the bookcase.
Frequency
Overall
Common· #1443
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Uncommon
- General reading & writing
- Common
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
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Synonyms
Etymology
From news + paper.