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Etymology of the English word news

the English word news
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *newjaz
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *newo (new)

Date

The earliest known usage of news in English dates from the 15th century.

Derivations in English

newscast, newsagent, newsbeat, newsboard, newsboy, newsbreak, newsdealer, newsdesk, newsgirl, newsletter, newsmagazine, newsmaker, newsman, newsmonger, newspaper, newsperson, newsprint, newsreader, newsreel, newsvendor, newsweekly, newswire, newswoman, newswriting, newsy, newshawk, newsstand

Usage

Word found in Modern English


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