newspaper

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the physical object that is the product of a newspaper publisher

   When it began to rain they covered their head with a newspaper.

2. 2
   noun

   a business firm that publishes newspapers

   Murdoch owns many newspapers

3. 3
   noun

   cheap paper made from wood pulp and used for printing newspapers

   they used bales of newspaper every day

4. 4
   noun

   A publication, usually published daily or weekly, containing news and other articles. Traditionally a print publication typically printed on cheap, low-quality paper; today usually digital and often also available in print.

   Many major newspapers are paywalled because they need the revenue.

5. 5
   noun

   The news organization that produces such a publication.

   Holonyms: press, news media, media

6. 6
   verb

   To cover with newspaper.

   She newspapered one end of the room before painting the bookcase.

7. 7
   verb

   To engage in the business of journalism

   His newspapered his way through the South on the sports beat, avoiding dry towns.

8. 8
   verb

   To harass somebody through newspaper articles.

   He got newspapered out of public life.

Etymology

From news + paper.