\ ˈnüz , ˈnyüz \ Definition of news 1a: a report of recent events gave her the good news b: previously unknown information I've got news for you c: something having a specified influence or effect the rain was good news for lawns and gardens — Garrison Keillor the virus was bad news 2a: material reported in a newspaper or news periodical or on a newscast listened to the news on the radio b: matter that is newsworthy The layoffs were big news in this part of the state. 3: NEWSCAST We saw it on the evening news.