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How to pronounce newspaper
Say it like this: /ˈn(j)usˌpeɪpɚ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does newspaper mean?
nounA publication, usually published daily or weekly, containing news and other articles. Traditionally a print publication typically printed on cheap, low-quality paper; today usually digital and often a
“Many major newspapers are paywalled because they need the revenue.”
The news organization that produces such a publication.
“Some newspapers are afraid to do hard-hitting investigative journalism. But this newspaper doesn't run from a fight.”
A quantity of or one of the types of paper on which newspapers are printed.
verbTo cover with newspaper.
“She newspapered one end of the room before painting the bookcase.”
To engage in the business of journalism
“His newspapered his way through the South on the sports beat, avoiding dry towns.”
To harass somebody through newspaper articles.
“He got newspapered out of public life.”
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