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VocabJLPT N1

newspaper extra

Noun

Definitions

1. newspaper extra

This noun refers to a special extra edition of a newspaper published outside the regular schedule to report urgent breaking news. In modern usage, it can also refer to urgent announcements distributed to the public.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

She lit up and said, "An extra — it's just like in the movies!"

Sentence 2

Is it true they're handing out extras somewhere around here?

Sentence 3

I almost stepped on a newspaper extra on the station stairs and jumped out of the way.

Sentence 4

I asked a station attendant where I could get a copy of the extra.

Sentence 5

My mom asked me to let her know if an extra edition comes out.