Breaking News Terminology

noun a shocking or unexpected event, especially one that has a powerful effect

adjective relating to or characteristic of a bombshell; stunning or sensational

• The news of the bombshell report shook the political landscape.
• Did you hear about the bombshell that was dropped at the meeting?
• She dropped a bombshell when she revealed her secret to everyone.
• Her stunning beauty was a bombshell at the party.

noun a word that represents an action or concept, in this case 'news'

verb an action word that indicates the act of revealing or sharing information

article a word that specifies a noun, in this case 'the'

• I will need to find the right time to break the news to the board of directors.
• I don't know how to break the news to my parents about failing my exam.
• I can't believe she had to break the news to him about their breakup.
• Sometimes it's better to slowly break the news to someone rather than dropping a bombshell all at once.