Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

newspaper-cutting

Noun
/ˈnjuːzpeɪpər ˈkʌtɪŋ/
Definition
A newspaper cutting refers to a piece of an article or image that has been cut from a newspaper.
Examples
  • She keeps a scrapbook filled with various newspaper cuttings about local events.
  • The researcher found several newspaper cuttings that documented historical events.
  • He discovered an old newspaper cutting that featured an interview with his great-grandfather.
Meaning
The term is often associated with clippings that may be saved for reference, decoration, or archival purposes.
Synonyms
  • News clipping
  • Clip
  • Article extract
  • Press clipping