newspaper
gb/nˈuzpˌeɪpɚ/ us/nˈuzpˌeɪpɚ/
A2
English
~ 1200
újság, lap, lapkiadó
NOUN
A2
1
újság
A1
Usage pattern:
to read [a/the] newspaper
She reads the newspaper every morning with her coffee.
Minden reggel a kávéja mellett újságot olvas.
The local newspaper reported on the community festival.
A helyi újság beszámolt a közösségi fesztiválról.
I saw an interesting article in yesterday’s newspaper.
He works as a journalist for a national newspaper.
The newspaper printed a correction for the story.
Learner examples
I read the newspaper in the morning.
Reggel újságot olvasok.
The newspaper has many photos.
Az újságban sok fénykép van.
My father buys a newspaper every day.
This newspaper is about sports.
I see my picture in the newspaper.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'newspaper' with 'news' — 'news' is uncountable and refers to information, while 'newspaper' is the physical publication.
Meaning
printed news publication
Collocations
daily newspaper
|local newspaper
|read the newspaper
|newspaper article
|newspaper editor
Synonyms
paper (Informal, shortened form commonly used in speech.)
|
gazette (More formal or old-fashioned term, less common today.)
Antonyms
magazine (A periodical publication with a different format and focus, often monthly and more specialized.)
Themes
media
|communication
|daily life
|daily_life
Definition
A set of large sheets of paper with news, stories, and ads, usually sold every day or week.
A printed periodical, usually issued daily or weekly, containing news, articles, advertisements, and other information.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] works for [a/the] newspaper
She joined the newspaper as a political reporter.
Politikai újságíróként csatlakozott a laphoz.
The newspaper decided to launch a new weekend edition.
A lap úgy döntött, hogy új hétvégi kiadást indít.
Several newspapers covered the election results extensively.
The newspaper is hiring new photographers.
He sued the newspaper for defamation.
Learner examples
My uncle works for a newspaper.
A nagybátyám egy lapnál dolgozik.
The newspaper has many writers.
A lapnak sok szerzője van.
This newspaper is very big.
The newspaper starts a new story today.
She writes for the newspaper.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize that 'newspaper' can refer to both the physical item and the company that makes it; context determines which is meant.
Meaning
news publishing organization
Collocations
work for a newspaper
|major newspaper
|newspaper staff
|newspaper publisher
Synonyms
news outlet (A broader term that can include TV, radio, and online services.)
Antonyms
broadcaster (A media organization that transmits content via TV or radio rather than print.)
Themes
media
|business
|communication
Definition
A company that makes and sells newspapers.
A company or organization that produces and distributes a printed periodical containing news and articles.
Grammar
Dictionary form
newspaper
IPA
GB/nˈuzpˌeɪpɚ/
US/nˈuzpˌeɪpɚ/
Syllables & stress
news - pa - per (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (news)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: newspaper
- Plural: newspaper, newspapers
Word family
Expressions
newspaper article
1/nˈuzpˌeɪpɚ ˈɑɹtɪkəl/
fixed phrase
written piece in a newspaper
A single story or report printed in a newspaper.
Examples
- I read an interesting newspaper article about climate change.
- The newspaper article explained the new law clearly.
newspaper clipping
2/nˈuzpˌeɪpɚ klˈɪpɪŋ/
fixed phrase
cut-out piece from a newspaper
A small part of a newspaper cut out and kept.
Examples
- She showed me an old newspaper clipping of her wedding day.
- He keeps a box of newspaper clippings about his favorite team.
newspaper stand
3/nˈuzpˌeɪpɚ stˈænd/
fixed phrase
place selling newspapers
A small stall or shop where you can buy newspapers.
Examples
- I bought a magazine from the newspaper stand on the corner.
- There is a busy newspaper stand outside the station.