journalism

noun

jour·​nal·​ism ˈjər-nə-ˌli-zəm 

1

a

: the collection and editing of news for presentation through the media

b

: the public press

c

: an academic study concerned with the collection and editing of news or the management of a news medium

2

a

: writing designed for publication in a newspaper or magazine

b

: writing characterized by a direct presentation of facts or description of events without an attempt at interpretation

c

: writing designed to appeal to current popular taste or public interest

Examples of journalism in a Sentence

She plans to major in journalism when she goes to college.

Recent Examples on the Web

Read the developing story by Michael D. Carroll on Newsweek. fairness meter Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair. —Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024

Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism. —Philip Martin, arkansasonline.com, 12 Dec. 2024

With over 15 years of experience in art and culture journalism, Sonya Rehman has been writing for Forbes since 2015. —Sonya Rehman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

Previous newspaper journalism internships and/or experience as a journalist on a college newspaper are preferred. —Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing journalism

• advocacy journalism
• broadcast journalism
• checkbook journalism
• gonzo journalism
• pack journalism

Kids Definition

journalism

noun

jour·​nal·​ism ˈjərn-ᵊl-ˌiz-əm 

1

: the collecting and editing of news to be presented online, in newspapers or magazines, or over television or radio

2

: writing designed for or characteristic of newspapers or magazines

journalistic

ˌjərn-ᵊl-ˈis-tik

adjective