Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

breaking-news

noun
/ˈbreɪ.kɪŋ nuːz/
Definition
News that is currently happening or just reported, often of significant importance.
Examples
  • Breaking-news alerts are sent directly to your phone for immediate updates.
  • The television broadcast interrupted regular programming to report on breaking news from the capital.
  • During the meeting, the CEO shared some breaking news about the company’s new product launch.
Meaning
The term refers to newly received information or reports that are urgent and important, typically related to current events.
Synonyms
  • urgent news
  • recent news
  • latest news
  • flash news