Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

newspaper-clipping

noun

/ˈnjuːzpeɪpər ˈklɪpɪŋ/

Definition

A small piece or cut-out of a newspaper that contains an article or a piece of information about a particular subject.

Examples

The journalist kept a newspaper-clipping from 1995 that detailed her first major interview.
During the project, we found several newspaper-clipping about local history.
She compiled a scrapbook filled with newspaper-clipping showcasing her achievements.

Meaning

Newspaper-clipping refers to the practice of cutting out articles from newspapers for future reference, documentation, or sharing. This can include anything from news stories to obituaries to advertisements.