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Definition of newsbreak

newsbreak

/ˈnuːzˌbreɪk/
news · break
Plural:newsbreaks
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• noun

1

A brief interruption in a scheduled radio or television broadcast to report important or urgent news.

Example

"The afternoon movie was interrupted by a two-minute newsbreak covering the election results."

2

A newly happened or disclosed event considered worthy of being reported by the media.

Example

"Reporters waited outside the courthouse hoping for a major newsbreak in the ongoing trial."

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• Nearby Words

newsagency
newsagent
newsboy
newsbreak
newscast
newscaster
newscasting

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Newsbreak. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/newsbreak
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