newspaper

noun
UK: /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpər/
US: /ˈnuːzˌpeɪpər/

  1. A daily or weekly publication containing news, features, and advertisements.

    1. I read the newspaper every morning with coffee. [ ] [ ]
    2. The local newspaper reported on the town council's decision about the new park. [ ] [ ]

  2. The company that publishes a newspaper.

    1. She works for a major newspaper in the city center. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our newspaper aims to provide unbiased news coverage to the community. [ ] [ ]

  3. Paper used for wrapping or protecting items.

    1. He used newspaper to wrap the fragile glass ornaments. [ ] [ ]
    2. We packed the books carefully, using plenty of newspaper for cushioning. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

daily paper publication tabloid journal
newspaper transitive-verb

  1. To cover something with newspaper.

    1. I newspapered the table before starting to paint. [ ] [ ]
    2. She newspapered the floor to protect it from paint splashes during the renovation. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "newspaper" in English means: A daily or weekly publication containing news, features, and advertisements., The company that publishes a newspaper., Paper used for wrapping or protecting items..

The phonetic transcription of "newspaper" is /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpər/ in British English and /ˈnuːzˌpeɪpər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "newspaper": daily, paper, publication, tabloid, journal.

Example usage of "newspaper": "I read the newspaper every morning with coffee.". More examples on the page.