newsflash
/ˈnuzˌflæʃ/
noun
- A brief, urgent news report that interrupts regular programming to announce important or breaking news.
- The TV show was interrupted by a newsflash about the earthquake.
- A newsflash appeared on the radio warning of a severe storm approaching.
- The website posted a newsflash with the latest election results.
- Used ironically to introduce information that is not surprising or is already well known.
- He said he was tired, and she replied, 'Newsflash, you stayed up all night.'
- Newsflash: studying helps you do better on tests.
- Newsflash: the sun rises in the east.