The newspaper
Example: The newspaper arrives every morning
Definition
"The newspaper" refers to a printed or digital publication issued regularly, typically daily or weekly, containing news, articles, advertisements, and other informational content intended for a wide audience.
Etymology
The phrase "the newspaper" originates from the combination of "news," derived from the plural of 'new,' meaning recent information, and "paper," referring to the material on which information is printed. Newspapers have been around since the early 17th century when printed sheets of news were distributed to the public.
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"The newspaper" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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