newspaper
gb/nˈuzpˌeɪpɚ/ us/nˈuzpˌeɪpɚ/
A2
English
~ 1200
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
entity
1
printed news publication
A set of large sheets of paper with news, stories, and ads, usually sold every day or week.
Usage pattern:
to read [a/the] newspaper
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'newspaper' with 'news' — 'news' is uncountable and refers to information, while 'newspaper' is the physical publication.
Synonyms
paper (Informal, shortened form commonly used in speech.)
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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.)
Collocations
daily newspaper
|local newspaper
|read the newspaper
|newspaper article
|newspaper editor
Themes
media
|communication
|daily life
|daily_life
Examples
- She reads the newspaper every morning with her coffee.
- The local newspaper reported on the community festival.
- 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.
- The newspaper has many photos.
- My father buys a newspaper every day.
- This newspaper is about sports.
- I see my picture in the newspaper.
Noun
B1
entity
2
news publishing organization
A company that makes and sells newspapers.
Usage pattern:
[someone] works for [a/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.
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.)
Collocations
work for a newspaper
|major newspaper
|newspaper staff
|newspaper publisher
Themes
media
|business
|communication
Examples
- She joined the newspaper as a political reporter.
- The newspaper decided to launch a new weekend edition.
- 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.
- The newspaper has many writers.
- This newspaper is very big.
- The newspaper starts a new story today.
- She writes for the newspaper.
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.