newsletter
C1Pronunciation
UK
- /njˈuːzlɛtə/
US
- /ˈnuzˌlɛtər/
Meanings
Noun
a regularly issued email or publication sent to subscribers with news, updates, or articles
Beyond the definition
Imagine your favorite bakery sends you an email every month with new seasonal pies, upcoming events, and special offers. That is a newsletter. It is a message that is sent out regularly, usually by email, to share news, updates, or useful information with subscribers. It feels like getting a small bundle of updates right in your inbox.
In the past, these were often printed on paper and handed out or mailed. Now they are mostly digital. Businesses use them to stay in touch with customers, organizations use them to keep members informed, and individuals use them to share ideas, stories, or advice. Think of the kinds of emails you might get from a store, a club, or a writer you follow.
A newsletter is a regularly distributed publication, usually delivered by email, that provides information to subscribers about a specific topic or set of topics. While newsletters were once commonly printed and mailed, today they are mostly digital. They act as a direct way for a business, organization, individual, or community to stay connected with its audience.
Newsletters can take many forms. A company might use one to announce new products, share industry news, offer discounts, or promote events. Nonprofit organizations use them to update supporters on their work and ask for donations. Individuals often create them to share knowledge, writing, or personal updates with loyal readers. A food blogger might send recipes, an artist might show new work, and a writer might send essays straight to subscribers.
The key characteristic of a newsletter is its regular schedule. Subscribers expect to receive it consistently, such as every week, every month, or every quarter. That regular pattern helps build an ongoing relationship between the sender and the reader.
Beyond simply sharing information, newsletters can help build trust, create community, and keep people engaged. They feel more personal than many other forms of mass communication. So whether you are reading updates from your favorite store or following a writer's ideas, a newsletter is a simple, modern way to share information and stay connected.
Examples
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School updates
I read the school newsletter every Friday to see what events are coming up.
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Subscription
You can subscribe to our newsletter for weekly recipes and cooking tips.
- Patternsubscribe to a newsletter
ask to receive it regularly
- 3
Customer updates
The company sends out a monthly newsletter to all its customers.
- Patternsend out a newsletter
send it to many people
- 4
Signup
I signed up for the newsletter, but I still haven't received the first issue.
More examplesFewer examples
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Email inbox
I get several newsletters from travel sites, but I only open one or two.
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Unsubscribing
If you get too many emails, you can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time.
- Patternunsubscribe from a newsletter
stop receiving it
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Local politics
She writes a newsletter about local politics and has thousands of readers.
See also
Similar
Shades of meaning
Contrast
- newspaper
- press release
Used with (collocations)
- subscribe to a newsletter
- email newsletter
- weekly newsletter
- newsletter signup
Word family
Explore
- subscription
- mailing list
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- newsletternoun
Forms
- newsletterspluralnoun