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newsflash

1 of 1noun
/ˈnuzflæʃ/
Forms:newsflashes
1

a short piece of news that is important, often interrupting a TV or radio program

  • The newsflash reported a major earthquake striking the region.
  • Viewers tuned in to catch the latest newsflash about the stock market crash.
  • A sudden newsflash announced the outbreak of a new virus.
  • The newsflash warned residents of an approaching hurricane.
  • Everyone paused to listen to the newsflash about a terrorist attack.