Meaning of the word newsflash in English

What does newsflash mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

newsflash

US /ˈnuːz.flæʃ/
UK /ˈnjuːz.flæʃ/

Noun

1.

a brief broadcast of an important news item

Example:
We interrupt this program for a special newsflash.
The radio station broadcast a newsflash about the earthquake.
2.

used to introduce a piece of information that the speaker thinks is obvious or should be known by the listener

Example:
Newsflash: I'm not your personal assistant!
And newsflash, it's going to rain tomorrow.