Word
newsroom
Phoneticsnews·room, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈnuzˌɹum/
UK/njˈuːzɹuːm/
Countable noun
Definition
n. the office or large room where journalists and editors work to prepare stories for a newspaper or TV show.
n. the central office or workspace where journalists, editors, and producers gather and process information for publication or broadcast.
Examples
“The newsroom is very busy right before the evening broadcast.”
“Reporters gathered in the newsroom to watch the election results come in on the big screens.”
“In the digital age, the modern newsroom has evolved into a multimedia hub where social media editors work alongside traditional investigative reporters.”
Examples
simple
“The newsroom is very busy right before the evening broadcast.”
contextual
“Reporters gathered in the newsroom to watch the election results come in on the big screens.”
complex
“In the digital age, the modern newsroom has evolved into a multimedia hub where social media editors work alongside traditional investigative reporters.”
Usage
Often used as a collective noun to refer to the staff who work there.
Real-World Examples
“It was a time when male-dominated newsrooms made it difficult for women to get hard-hitting stories.” “Contact our newsroom to report an update or send your story, photos and videos.” Etymology
From news + room.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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