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Meaning of newspaper

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

newspaper

Pronunciation:/ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpə//ˈn(j)uzˌpeɪpɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A publication, usually published daily or weekly and usually printed on cheap, low-quality paper, containing news and other articles.

    Synonyms:dailypaperrag
  2. A quantity of or one of the types of paper on which newspapers are printed.

    Synonyms:newsprint

verb

Definitions

  1. To cover with newspaper.

    Example: She newspapered one end of the room before painting the bookcase.

  2. To engage in the business of journalism (usually used only in the gerund, newspapering)

    Example: He newspapered his way through the South on the sports beat, avoiding dry towns.

  3. To harass in newspaper articles.

    Example: He was newspapered out of public life.