newsticker
nounUK /ˈnjuːzˌtɪkə/
US /ˈnuːzˌtɪkər/
A newsticker is a line of words on a screen that shows the latest news.
The newsticker at the bottom of the TV showed the football scores.
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2. A small device or app that shows short news updates.
He checked the newsticker on his phone for the weather.
3. A scrolling band of text at the bottom of a news website.
The website's newsticker announced a big sale.
4. A short news summary shown on a screen in a public place.
The newsticker in the train station listed delayed trains.