the news

noun
UK: /ðə njuːz/
US: /ðə nuːz/

  1. Information about recent events, especially as reported by newspapers, television, or radio.

    1. Did you hear the news today about the storm? [ ] [ ]
    2. The broadcast interrupted the show to deliver the news about the election results. [ ] [ ]

  2. A television or radio program that reports current events.

    1. I always watch the news to stay updated on what's happening. [ ] [ ]
    2. The family gathered around the television to watch the news together every evening. [ ] [ ]

  3. Important or interesting new information.

    1. I have some great news to share with everyone about my promotion. [ ] [ ]
    2. When she announced the news of her engagement, everyone was delighted for her. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

information report bulletin announcement disclosure revelation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the news" in English means: Information about recent events, especially as reported by newspapers, television, or radio., A television or radio program that reports current events., Important or interesting new information..

The phonetic transcription of "the news" is /ðə njuːz/ in British English and /ðə nuːz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "the news": information, report, bulletin, announcement, disclosure, revelation.

Example usage of "the news": "Did you hear the news today about the storm?". More examples on the page.