tabloid

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noun

tab·​loid ˈta-ˌblȯid 

1

: a newspaper that is about half the page size of an ordinary newspaper and that contains news in condensed form and much photographic matter

2

: digest, summary

tabloid

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adjective

1

: of, relating to, or resembling tabloids

especially : featuring stories of violence, crime, or scandal presented in a sensational manner

tabloid television

2

: compressed or condensed into small scope

tabloid criticism

tabloidism

ˈta-ˌblȯi-ˌdi-zəm 

noun

Examples of tabloid in a Sentence

Noun

She is used to seeing her name in the tabloids.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The area has become a haven for celebrities and high-profile individuals seeking a tranquil and secluded lifestyle—away from the prying eyes of the American and British tabloids. —Ally Neagen, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2025

But the Mets are thinking bigger these days, in ways that extend beyond winning the occasional back page of the New York tabloids, though signing Juan Soto to a 15-year, $765 million contract did plenty on that score. —Howard Megdal, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025

Adjective

Henry had been suspended in 2016 by Fox's chairman at the time, Roger Ailes, when tabloid reports revealed his relationship with a Las Vegas hostess. —David Folkenflik, NPR, 13 Mar. 2025

Who is Casey Anthony? Anthony, 38, became a tabloid fixture when her toddler daughter Caylee was reported missing in July 2008. —Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from Tabloid, a trademark

First Known Use

Noun

1891, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Adjective

1902, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

tabloid

noun

tab·​loid

ˈtab-ˌlȯid

: a newspaper about half the page size of an ordinary newspaper containing short often sensational news stories and many photographs