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news ticker

The correct spelling is news ticker.

How to pronounce news ticker

noun

Say it like: New-s t-ike-r

The correct spelling is news ticker. A device, used primarily in the 20th century, which printed out incoming news stories on paper tape. For example: "My new cell phone has a news ticker feature."

Usage Examples

My new cell phone has a news ticker feature.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A device, used primarily in the 20th century, which printed out incoming news stories on paper tape.
  2. 2.Any device for displaying incoming news stories.
  3. 3.A line of text that moves across the lower part of a television screen or monitor, showing the latest news.

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