news
Information about things that have happened recently, especially important events in the world or in a community.
Reports or information about recent or important events, especially as broadcast or published by media.
New information about what has happened to someone you know.
Information about recent events in someone's personal life or social circle.
- Base: news
- Plural: news
breaking news
1Urgent newly reported event
Important new information that is being reported right now.
- We interrupt this program for breaking news about the hurricane.
- Breaking news: The president has announced new measures.
in other news
1Changing to another topic in reports
Used to introduce a new topic in a report or conversation.
- In other news, the city will open a new library next month.
- And in other news, local schools are improving their test scores.
make the news
1Be reported by media
To be written about or shown in newspapers, TV, etc.
- His invention made the news all over the country.
- The protest made the news last night.
no news is good news
1Silence suggests nothing is wrong
If you have not heard anything, it probably means everything is fine.
- I haven’t heard from them for a week, but no news is good news.
- Remember, no news is good news — they would call if there was a problem.
spread the news
1Share information widely
To tell many people about something new.
- They quickly spread the news about their wedding.
- Please spread the news so everyone knows about the meeting.