news UK /njuːz/US /nuːz/noun 3verb 1forms 3phrases 3 noun3 •fresh information that people want to know, often about what has just happenedIs there any news about the storm?That was not much news in the press release. •Information about current events disseminated by the media.Did you hear/read/see the latest news?The news is that a new leader will be elected in one month. •(Internet) Messages posted on newsgroups.The Usenet news system brings people together from around the world and forms social groups on the basis of common interest. Usenet news is a domain that is suffering badly from information overload. — 2012 verb1 •(no longer used) To report; to make known.This remark was newsed abroad; whereupon the loyal authorities of Lerwick immediately had the revolutionary skipper arrested, on a charge of high treason. — 1874 formsnewsed · newsing · newses Phrases with news bad newsNews of unpleasant, unfortunate or sad events. in other newsUsed by newsreaders to introduce an unrelated piece of news. make newsTo be published in the news media.