Media and Communication - Newspaper and Magazine

Here you will learn some English words related to newspapers and magazines such as "feature", "column", and "gazette".

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Media and Communication
feature [noun]

a lengthy article in a newspaper or magazine, often written by a specialist about a certain topic

Ex: She wrote a feature about the rise of electric cars for the newspaper .
column [noun]

a section of a newspaper or magazine that regularly publishes articles about a particular subject

Ex: The magazine ’s fashion column reviews the latest trends .

a section or part in a newspaper in which people are given advice regarding their personal problems

Ex: After a tough breakup , I turned to the advice column for some guidance on how to move on .

a segment in a newspaper assigned to stories about the lives of the celebrities

Ex: Everyone in the office was talking about the latest gossip column that mentioned their favorite actor .

a segment in a newspaper or magazine devoted to personal messages or advertisements

Ex: He checked the personal column every day to see if there were any job offers .
dispatch [noun]

a newspaper report, usually sent from another town or a foreign country, often on a military-related matter

Ex: The editor-in-chief reviewed the dispatches before publication to ensure accuracy and relevance .

a newspaper article expressing the views of the editor on a particular subject

Ex: His editorial criticized the government 's handling of the economic crisis .

a forecast of an individual's future based on their zodiac sign or date of birth, especially as published in a newspaper or magazine

preview [noun]

an article or feature in a newspaper or magazine that provides information about a movie or TV show before it is broadcast or released

Ex:
review [noun]

a type of periodical publication that features critical essays or evaluations of contemporary literature, art, or current events

Ex: The art review featured an in-depth critique of the exhibition .
sidebar [noun]

a brief piece in a newspaper printed next to the main article, providing additional information

Ex: A sidebar column offers readers a different perspective on current events , written by a guest columnist .

a time, usually in summer, when newspapers are filled with insignificant stories because there are not that many important news

Ex: With no major news breaking , the silly season seemed to drag on with trivial stories .
press [noun]

newspapers, journalists, and magazines as a whole

Ex: The press often influences public opinion with its coverage of political issues .

the most recent and important news that is added to a newspaper at the last moment before printing or after the start of the printing process, especially as a heading

Ex: The stop press announcement informed readers about a last-minute change to the schedule of the upcoming event .

a newspaper that is published on a large piece of paper regarded as more serious

Ex: The editorials in the broadsheet encouraged readers to engage in civic discourse .
cartoon [noun]

a humorous drawing on the topics that are covered in the news, usually published in a newspaper or magazine

Ex: The editorial cartoon made light of the latest sports controversy .

the middle pages of a magazine or newspaper that face each other

Ex: She flipped through the magazine until she reached the center spread with the fashion layout .

the total number of copies of a newspaper or magazine distributed, including both sales and delivery to readers

Ex: That journal has the widest circulation among scientists .
clipping [noun]

a story or article cut from a newspaper or magazine to be kept

Ex:

a unit of measurement used in print media to determine the amount of space occupied by an article, advertisement, or other content within a column of a newspaper or magazine

Ex: The reporter 's story was given four column inches , which was typical for a feature article .
daily [noun]

a type of newspaper that is published everyday except Sunday

Ex: She works as a journalist for a respected national daily .
weekly [noun]

a publication, such as a newspaper or magazine, that is released once a week

Ex: They subscribe to a fashion weekly to keep up with the latest trends .
biweekly [noun]

something that occurs or is published every two weeks, typically referring to a publication, such as a newspaper or magazine, that is issued or updated once every two weeks

edition [noun]

the total number of copies of a newspaper, book, etc. that is published at one time

a type of newspaper that is published after midday

Ex: The evening paper reported on the surprise announcement made earlier in the day .

the first and main page of a newspaper in which important news pieces are printed

Ex: His story was so important that it was printed on the front page .
gazette [noun]

an official journal or newspaper that contains serious information about decision making and policies, published by an organization

Ex: The official gazette of the government contains announcements , regulations , and official notices .
headline [noun]

the large words in the upper part of a page of a newspaper, article, etc.

Ex: The headline on the front page was so shocking that it immediately became the topic of conversation in the office .
masthead [noun]

the title of a magazine or newspaper at the top of the first page

Ex: The design team updated the masthead to reflect the publication 's new logo and branding .
obituary [noun]

an article or report, especially in a newspaper, published soon after the death of a person, typically containing details about their life

Ex: The family requested that donations be made to a charitable organization in lieu of flowers , as noted in the obituary .
offprint [noun]

an article that has been separately published as a piece in a magazine or newspaper

Ex: Researchers often request offprints of articles from academic journals to cite in their own work .
op-ed [noun]

a section in the newspaper that contains personal opinions about the news and feature articles, opposite the editorial page

Ex: Submitting an op-ed to a newspaper is a way for individuals to share their opinions and insights on important issues with a broader audience .
organ [noun]

a newspaper, periodical, or magazine published by a particular group or organization to promote their views

Ex: The religious organization 's organ features articles on spiritual teachings , community events , and charitable activities .
copy [noun]

the written content or text that is prepared for publication, such as articles, headlines, advertisements, or any textual material that appears in newspapers, magazines, brochures, or other printed materials

pull-out [noun]

a part of a magazine, newspaper, etc. that can be taken out easily and kept separately

Ex: I found the job listings I needed in the employment pull-out section .

a newspaper or magazine that mostly contains stories about the bad behavior and private lives of the celebrities

Ex: The scandal sheet reported exaggerated details of the politician 's private affairs .

a separate section, usually in the form of a colored magazine, sold with a newspaper

Ex: Many newspapers offer a weekly arts and culture supplement showcasing reviews of books , movies , and theater performances .
tabloid [noun]

a newspaper with smaller pages and many pictures, covering stories about famous people and not much serious news

Ex: The supermarket checkout line is lined with tabloids featuring the latest celebrity gossip and scandalous headlines .

a printed work, such as a book, magazine, etc. that is publicly distributed

Ex: The publication of the novel was delayed due to printing issues .

a publication focused on classified advertisements, enabling individuals and businesses to promote products, services, or job opportunities in categorized sections

Ex: He placed an ad in the classified magazine to sell his old bicycle .

a print publication that delivers news and information specific to a particular community or region, serving as a primary source of local news for residents

Ex: He saw his business advertised in the local newspaper last week .

an affordable, uncoated paper with a rough texture, commonly used for printing newspapers due to its lightweight and absorbent properties

Ex: The ink smudged easily because the newspaper used cheap newsprint for the article .
byline [noun]

a line that gives the writer's name, usually at the beginning or end of a column

Ex: The byline identifies the author of the article , giving readers insight into the person behind the words .
journal [noun]

a magazine or newspaper that gives information about a specific topic

Ex: Many students find academic journals useful for their research projects .

a regular arrangement to receive a publication, such as a newspaper or magazine

Ex: She bought a one-year subscription to the journal .

the distribution of articles, columns, comics, or other content to multiple newspapers or publications for publication, allowing wider readership and exposure to the content across various outlets

rave [noun]

an enthusiastic article published in a magazine or newspaper about a particular film, book, etc.

Ex: The newspaper 's feature article on the local charity received raves for its heartfelt portrayal of the organization 's impact on the community .
write-up [noun]

a written account in a newspaper to review a book, performance, or event

Ex: The teacher provided detailed write-ups of each student 's progress and areas for improvement in their quarterly reports .

an earlier copy of a magazine or a newspaper

Ex: I subscribed to the online archive service to access back issues of academic journals for my research .