Newsletter
UK /["/ˈnjuːzletə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈnuːzletər/"]/
Definition
a report containing news of the activities of a club or organization that is sent regularly to all its members
In simple words: a regular report or article sent to a group of people
Examples
- Our sailing club produces a monthly newsletter.
- a church newsletter
Usage notes
Use 'newsletter' when referring to publications that provide updates, news, or information, often related to specific organizations or groups. It's not typically used in very casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think 'news letter' that brings you the latest news.
Collocations
- subscribe to a newsletter
- monthly newsletter
- email newsletter
- company newsletter
- community newsletter
Synonyms
- publication
- report
- digest
- update
- bulletin
Antonyms
- silence
- secrecy
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'bulletin' - a bulletin is usually shorter or more urgent.
- Using 'news letter' as two words instead of one.
- Thinking 'newsletter' only refers to online formats, while it can also be printed.