news flash

[ nooz flash, nyooz ]

noun

, Journalism.

1. a brief dispatch sent by a wire service, usually transmitting preliminary news of an important story or development.

Word History and Origins

Origin of news flash¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

To the millions who greedily gobbled up scuttlebutt about her legendary meanness over the years, this is far from a news flash.

From Salon

If none of that appeals to you, and you would prefer to apply for a fix through the existing sidewalk repair system, I’ve got a news flash for you:

From Los Angeles Times

News flash: Republicans haven’t said it in so many words, but they seem to have a new line of attack against President Biden: He suffers from dissociative identity disorder.

From Los Angeles Times

News flash: We senior citizens have something you young whippersnappers don’t: the wisdom and judgment that comes from experience.

From Salon

News flash for Ohtani: Roberts is your safety net.

From Los Angeles Times