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newspaper

Pronunciation: /ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpə/

The English word “newspaper” has 6 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A publication, usually published daily or weekly, containing news and other articles. Traditionally a print publication typically printed on cheap, low-quality paper; today usually digital and often also available in print.
  2. The news organization that produces such a publication.
  3. A quantity of or one of the types of paper on which newspapers are printed.

verb

  1. To cover with newspaper.
  2. To engage in the business of journalism
  3. To harass somebody through newspaper articles.

Etymology

From news + paper.

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