1. a brief interruption in regular programming to report breaking news
Usage: broadcasting
2. an important news story that is just developing or being reported

Examples

• The network interrupted the sitcom with a newsbreak about the earthquake.
• We’ll return to our regular programming after this important newsbreak.
• The anchor delivered the newsbreak with urgency in her voice.
• Local stations carried the newsbreak about the factory fire.
• The newsbreak revealed new details about the investigation.
• Viewers were watching a movie when the newsbreak appeared on screen.