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Definition of newsman

newsman

/ˈnuːz.mæn/
news · man
Plural:newsmen
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• noun

1

A male journalist, reporter, or broadcaster who gathers, writes, or presents the news for a newspaper, radio station, or television network.

Example

"The veteran newsman spent four decades covering presidential elections and international summits."

2

A man who sells or delivers newspapers.

Example

"Every morning at dawn, the local newsman arranged the freshly printed papers on his corner stand."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary usage, gender-neutral terms such as 'journalist', 'reporter', or 'newscaster' are generally preferred over 'newsman' unless referring specifically to a male journalist or historical broadcast contexts.

• Rhymes for newsman

• Nearby Words

newsmagazine
newsmaker
newsmaking
newsman
newspaper
newspaperman
newspaperwoman

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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