news service

noun

1. an agency that gathers news stories for its members or subscribers. Compare news agency ( def 1 ), press association, wire service.

Word History and Origins

Origin of news service¹

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

Example Sentences

He told the news service that his friend was driving when they saw the “red and blue lights” of the CHP squad car and the driver “decided just to run for it.”

From Los Angeles Times

Scripps News cited the attitude as a factor in its recent decision to shut down its 24-hour news service.

From Los Angeles Times

“Kerry’s service record divides Vietnam veterans,” Gannett News Service, May 4, 2004.

From Slate

Meanwhile Slovenia, Holland and several other countries offer an “easy news” service – simplified reports, though not presented by people with a learning disability.

From BBC

The judge based his decision on the reports of three doctors who assessed Carrillo, City News Service reported.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• press agency
• wire service