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Definition of newsprint

newsprint

/ˈnuːz.prɪnt/
news · print
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newsprint Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An inexpensive, low-grade paper made primarily from wood pulp, used mainly for printing newspapers, flyers, and comic books.

Example

"The art teacher handed out large sheets of newsprint for the students to practice their charcoal sketches."

2

Newspapers or printed journalism considered collectively as a medium of publication.

Example

"The diplomatic scandal generated thousands of columns of newsprint across Europe."

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• Nearby Words

newspaperwoman
newspeak
newsperson
newsprint
newsreader
newsreel
newsroom

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century as a compound of "news" (from Middle English "newes", a calque of Old French "noveles") and "print" (from Old French "preinte", meaning an impression, ultimately from Latin "premere", to press).

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