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Definition of newsletter

newsletter

/ˈnuːzˌlɛt.ɚ/
news · let · ter
Plural:newsletters
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newsletter Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A printed or electronic report containing news, updates, and announcements concerning the activities of a business, organization, or interest group, distributed regularly to its members, customers, or subscribers.

Example

"The community center sends out a monthly newsletter to keep residents informed about upcoming workshops and events."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

newsgroup
newshound
newsie
newsletter
newsmagazine
newsmaker
newsmaking

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 17th century from the compound of "news" and "letter," it originally referred to a handwritten epistle sent periodically to subscribers to report political and commercial news before printed newspapers became widespread.

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