newspaper
- 01 A1 Beginner
n.a set of large paper sheets with news, stories, and ads that you can buy every day or week.
n.a periodic publication, typically daily or weekly, consisting of folded unstapled sheets and containing news, feature articles, and advertising.
Simple“He likes to read the newspaper while he drinks his morning coffee.”
In context“Despite the rise of digital media, many older residents still prefer the tactile experience of reading a physical newspaper every morning.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
n.the company or group of people that writes and publishes the news.
n.the business organisation or editorial team responsible for producing a news publication.
Simple“The local newspaper sent a reporter to interview the mayor.”
In context“The newspaper issued a formal apology after several readers pointed out factual inaccuracies in the front-page story.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
n.the cheap, thin paper used for printing news, often used for packing or cleaning.
n.the low-quality, absorbent paper stock used for printing news, often repurposed for domestic tasks.
Simple“We used old newspaper to wrap the glass bowls before we moved house.”
In context“She spread layers of damp newspaper over the floor to protect the wood while she painted the ceiling.”
Synonymsnewsprint - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to cover a surface with sheets of newspaper.
v.to apply newspaper to a surface, typically as a protective layer or for decorative purposes.
Simple“They newspapered the windows so that people couldn't see the construction inside.”
In context“Before the renovation began, the workers newspapered the entire storefront to maintain privacy during the interior demolition.”
Usagetakes a direct object
newspaper vs news — News is the information itself, while a newspaper is the physical or digital publication that carries it.
Usage newspaper clippings
From news + paper.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.