news desk

A form of newsdesk — The department of a newspaper or broadcasting organization responsible for the collecting of news from journalists and others, and for distributing it to editors.

Meanings

nounnews desk (plural news desks)

plural news desks

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of newsdesk.
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APA

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MLA

“news desk.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/news%20desk. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “news desk,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/news%20desk.

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