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newsperson someone involved with gathering or communicating the news, such as a reporter, writer, editor, or broadcaster.
newsprint a low-grade paper made from wood pulp and used mainly in newspapers.
newsreel formerly, a short film showing recent news events, shown in movie theaters.
news release a specially prepared written item given to news media by a government or organization; handout or press release.
newsroom a place, such as an office, where news is received, written, and edited for use in publication or broadcasting [3 definitions]
news service see "news agency." [2 definitions]
newsstand a booth or other place where newspapers and magazines are sold.
New Style the system of counting days and months according to the Gregorian calendar.
newswoman a woman employed in the gathering, reporting, or editing of news.
newsworthy worthy to be reported as news.
newsy (informal) filled with news or gossip.
newt any of various small salamanders, some of which are brightly colored.
New Testament the books of the Christian Bible that tell of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and his followers, including the Gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, the Epistles, and the Book of Revelation. (Cf. Old Testament.) [2 definitions]
newton a unit of force equal to the amount necessary to accelerate a mass of one kilogram one meter per second per second.
Newtonian of or concerning Newton or his theories, discoveries, or the like.
new wave (sometimes cap.) any of various new movements or styles that depart radically from established ones, esp. in the arts or popular culture.
New World the Western Hemisphere.
new year a year that has recently begun or will soon begin. [2 definitions]
New Year's Day the first day of the new year, January 1.
New Year's Eve the evening of December 31, usu. marked by celebrations of the new year.
New York an eastern U.S. state between the Great Lakes and the Atlantic; New York State (abbr.: NY) [2 definitions]