Meaning & use

news media

noun·Everyday

The organizations, such as newspapers, television, and websites, that collect and report news to the public.

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The news media covered the election results throughout the night.

Local news media questioned the mayor about the delayed project.

A note on using this word

News media is typically treated as a singular collective noun in American English, as in 'the news media is reporting'.

Words with a similar meaning

pressthe media

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