Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
news-ticker
noun
/njuːz ˈtɪkər/
Definition
A news-ticker is a continuous, scrolling display of news headlines that is often shown on televisions or websites.
Examples
- The news-ticker updated with breaking stories throughout the day.
- She found the news-ticker on the news channel very informative.
- During the event, the news-ticker displayed updates every few minutes.
Meaning
It provides viewers or readers with up-to-date news information in real-time, usually at the bottom of a screen.
Synonyms
- news stream
- news banner
- news crawl
