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newspaper

n. countable
A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈnuzˌpeɪpɝ// UK //njˈuːzpeɪpɐ// news·pa·per Archaic General-service

n. a set of large printed sheets of paper containing news, stories, and advertisements. You can buy one every day or every week to read about what is happening in the world.

n. a printed publication, usually issued daily or weekly, consisting of folded unstapled sheets and containing news, articles, and advertisements.


SIMPLE

I read the newspaper every morning with my coffee.

CONTEXTUAL

The local newspaper reported on the new park opening in the center of town.

COMPLEX

Despite the rise of digital media, many people still prefer the tactile experience of reading a physical newspaper over breakfast.

Synonyms
Origin

From news + paper.

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