newsroom

noun

news·​room ˈnüz-ˌrüm How to pronounce newsroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
ˈnyüz-
1
: a place (such as an office) where news is prepared for publication or broadcast
2

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The widespread adoption of AI tools among writers of all stripes also comes at a time when financially pressured newsrooms and publishers are increasingly cutting copy editors and fact-checkers from their workflows. Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026 The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content. Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026 This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises. Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026 Selected from a pool of more than 280 candidates, these eight journalists will work across our newsroom with the metro, business, sports, visuals and lifestyles teams. Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for newsroom

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of newsroom was in 1862

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“Newsroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newsroom. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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