Meaning of news In English

• 0 information or reports about recent events:

  • That's the best (piece of) news I've heard for a long time!

  • We've had no news of them since they left for Australia.

  • Have you heard the news about Tina and Tom? They're getting divorced.

  • I can't wait to hear all your news.

  • [ + that ] The news that Dan had resigned took everyone by surprise.

  • We've got some good news for you. We're getting married.

  • Was there anything interesting on the news tonight?

  • I saw it on the 6 o'clock news.

  • UK I usually watch the early evening/late night news.

  • I was devastated when the doctor broke the news to me.

  • I remember where I was when the news of Kennedy's assassination broke (= became known).

  • He's bad news for the company. He should never have been given the job.

  • They've been in the news a lot recently because of their marital problems.

• 1 recent information about people you know:

  • Why don’t you call them and see if there’s any news?

  • I’ve got some bad news for you.

  • We just heard the good news – congratulations on your engagement!

• 2 a printed or broadcast report of information about important events in the world, the country, or the local area:

  • the nightly news

  • I’m pretty disgusted with TV news coverage.

  • Where were you when the news of the assassination broke?

• 3 information or reports about recent events:

  • news of sth News of the merger was announced last week.

  • news about sth Continuing bad news about the U.S. economy means fewer sales for European manufacturers.

  • news that News that sales were down 22% affected the share price.

  • bad/good news This is good news for millions of borrowers and mortgage holders.

• 4 a television or radio programme consisting of reports about recent events:

  • Was there anything interesting on the news this evening?

  • a news bulletin/report/item