Synonyms for

Newspapers

Verb / ˈnu:ˌzpeɪpɜ:z / Another word for newspapers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Newspapers are printed publications that contain news, articles, and advertisements.

Synonyms & similar words

newsprint newspaper newspaperpublisher paper newsprint press journal gazette periodical publication daily weekly monthly tabloid broadsheet rag sheet magazine newsletter bulletin report announcement communication dispatch

Synonyms by register

Formal

periodicals gazettes dailies publications

Informal

the news papers rag sheet

Literary

chronicles dispatches gazettes

Antonyms

old stale outdated ancient past archaic

Common collocations

  • daily newspaper
  • morning newspaper
  • evening newspaper
  • local newspaper
  • national newspaper
  • read the newspaper
  • subscribe to a newspaper
  • buy a newspaper

Word family

noun newspaper
verb report
adjective newsworthy
adverb newly

Usage note

While 'newspapers' refers to printed publications, the term is sometimes used informally to refer to news in general, even in a digital format. 'Daily' or 'weekly' can be used as nouns to refer to a newspaper.

Example sentences

  1. My dad likes to read the newspapers with his morning coffee.
  2. The newspapers were delivered to our front door every day.
  3. I always check the newspapers for the latest sports scores.
  4. My teacher asked us to bring in a newspaper article to discuss in class.
  5. The newspapers were filled with stories about the upcoming election.

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