Tabloid

Pronunciation: /ˈtæblɔɪd/

Definitions of tabloid

noun a newspaper having pages half the size of a standard newspaper, typically popular in style and dominated by headlines, photographs, and sensational stories

Example Sentences

A1 I like to read tabloids for entertainment.

A2 The tabloid newspaper had sensational headlines.

B1 Tabloids often focus on celebrity gossip and scandals.

B2 Some people enjoy reading tabloids for the latest news on celebrities.

C1 The tabloid industry has faced criticism for its lack of journalistic integrity.

C2 Despite their reputation, some tabloids have broken important news stories.

Examples of tabloid in a Sentence

formal The tabloid published sensationalized stories about the royal family.

informal I saw a juicy tabloid at the grocery store checkout.

slang I love reading those trashy tabloids for entertainment.

figurative His mind was like a tabloid, filled with gossip and rumors.

Grammatical Forms of tabloid

• past tense: tabloided
• plural: tabloids
• comparative: more tabloid
• superlative: most tabloid
• present tense: tabloids
• future tense: will tabloid
• perfect tense: have tabloided
• continuous tense: is tabloiding
• singular: tabloid
• positive degree: tabloid
• infinitive: to tabloid
• gerund: tabloiding
• participle: tabloided

Origin and Evolution of tabloid

First Known Use: 1884 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'tabloid' originated from the pharmaceutical industry in the late 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a compressed tablet of medicine, the term 'tabloid' evolved to refer to a condensed form of journalism that focuses on sensationalized stories. Today, 'tabloid' is commonly used to describe any type of publication that features sensational or gossip-driven content.