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tabloid

[ˈtæblɔɪd]

tabloid Definition

  • 1a newspaper that has small pages, short articles, and a lot of pictures, and that often contains sensational stories
  • 2a small tablet of medicine

Using tabloid: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tabloid" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The tabloids are full of rumors about their breakup.

  • Example

    She always reads the tabloids on her way to work.

  • Example

    The tabloid press is known for its sensational headlines.

  • Example

    I need to take a tabloid for my headache.

tabloid Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tabloid

  • rag
  • gossip magazine
  • scandal sheet

Phrases with tabloid

  • journalism that emphasizes sensational news stories and gossip

    Example

    Tabloid journalism is often criticized for its lack of accuracy and ethics.

  • television programming that features sensational news stories and gossip

    Example

    Tabloid TV shows like 'Entertainment Tonight' and 'TMZ' are popular among viewers.

  • material that is likely to be featured in a tabloid newspaper or magazine

    Example

    The celebrity's scandalous behavior was tabloid fodder for weeks.

Origins of tabloid

from the French word 'tablir', meaning 'to make a list'

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Summary: tabloid in Brief

A 'tabloid' [ˈtæblɔɪd] is a type of newspaper that has small pages, short articles, and a lot of pictures, often containing sensational stories. It can also refer to a small tablet of medicine. Examples include 'The tabloid press is known for its sensational headlines.' and 'I need to take a tabloid for my headache.' Phrases include 'tabloid journalism,' which emphasizes sensational news stories and gossip, and 'tabloid fodder,' material likely to be featured in a tabloid newspaper or magazine.