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Definition of breaking news noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

breaking news

noun
 
/ˌbreɪkɪŋ ˈnjuːz/
 
/ˌbreɪkɪŋ ˈnuːz/
[uncountable]
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  1. new information that is being received about events that have just happened
    • Some breaking news is coming in that the Prime Minister has resigned.
    • You can follow live updates on this breaking news here.
    Topics TV, radio and newsc2
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