news case
LowFormal, Professional
Definition
Meaning
A protective container or covering for news media items, primarily associated with a specific cover for a journalist's press pass.
May also refer to a specific instance or item of news worthy of being presented or documented, though this usage is rare. In professional contexts, it is understood as the credential holder for a journalist.
Linguistics
Semantic Notes
This is a compound noun where the primary meaning is technical/jargon, not the sum of its parts ('news' + 'case'). It is not commonly used to describe a general container for newspapers.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The term is understood in both varieties but is most prevalent in specific professional domains (e.g., journalism, event security). There is little regional variation in meaning.
Connotations
Professionalism, official accreditation, security protocol.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in general language. Its use is confined to niche professional contexts where press credentials are issued.
Vocabulary
Collocations
Grammar
Valency Patterns
The journalist placed his ID card in his news case.Security requires all press to have a visible news case.Vocabulary
Synonyms
Strong
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None directly associated.”
Usage
Context Usage
Business
Not used.
Academic
Not used.
Everyday
Almost never used.
Technical
Used in journalism and event management to refer to the protective sleeve for a press pass.
Examples
By CEFR Level
- The reporter showed the guard his news case with his photo inside.
- Upon arrival at the summit, all journalists were issued a lanyard and a clear plastic news case for their accreditation badges.
- The stringent security protocol mandated that the news case be worn visibly at all times, with the photo ID facing outward.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a CASE for the NEWS pass. A journalist needs a CASE for their breaking NEWS pass.
Conceptual Metaphor
A CONTAINER FOR IDENTITY (holds the proof of one's professional role).
Watch out
Common Pitfalls
Translation Traps (for Russian speakers)
- Avoid translating literally as 'новостной случай' or 'дело новостей'. The term is a technical compound for an object, not a description of an event.
Common Mistakes
- Using it to mean 'a new legal case' or 'a recent event in the news'.
- Treating it as a high-frequency general noun.
Practice
Quiz
In which context would you most likely encounter the term 'news case'?
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, that is an incorrect literal interpretation. Its primary meaning is a protective holder for a journalist's press pass or accreditation card.
No, it is a low-frequency, specialised term used almost exclusively within professional journalism and event security contexts.
No. To discuss a recent event, use phrases like 'a news item', 'a news story', or 'a case in the news'. 'News case' does not have this meaning.
The simplest synonym is 'badge holder' or 'ID holder', specifically for a press credential.