n [ From New; cf. F. nounelles. News is plural in form, but is commonly used with a singular verb. ] 1. A report of recent occurrences; information of something that has lately taken place, or of something before unknown; fresh tidings; recent intelligence. [ 1913 Webster ]

Evil news rides post, while good news baits. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Something strange or newly happened. [ 1913 Webster ]

It is no news for the weak and poor to be a prey to the strong and rich. L'Estrange. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A bearer of news; a courier; a newspaper. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

There cometh a news thither with his horse. Pepys. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A newspaper. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A boy who distributes or sells newspapers. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Someone who broadcasts the news. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

adj. 1. not having or receiving news or information. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

2. not providing news or information; as, a newsless day. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. A circular letter, written or printed for the purpose of disseminating news. This was the name given to the earliest English newspapers.
Syn. -- newssheet. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. Newsmen 1. One who brings news. [ Obs. ] Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A man who distributes or sells newspapers. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who deals in news; one who is active in hearing and telling news. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A sheet of paper printed and distributed, at stated intervals, for conveying intelligence of passing events, advocating opinions, etc.; a public print that circulates news, advertisements, proceedings of legislative bodies, public announcements, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Cheap paper made from wood pulp and used for printing newspapers.
Syn. -- newspaper. [ WordNet 1.5 ]