1. the department of a newspaper, magazine, or broadcasting company where news is gathered, written, and edited
2. the physical room or area where journalists and editors work

Examples

• The newsroom was buzzing with activity as reporters worked on breaking stories.
• She got her start in journalism working in the local newspaper’s newsroom.
• The television station’s newsroom operates around the clock.
• Editors in the newsroom decided which stories would make the front page.
• The newsroom fell silent when the major story broke.
• He walked through the busy newsroom to deliver his article to the editor.
• The newsroom staff gathered for their daily editorial meeting.