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tabloid

tab·loid [ ˈta-ˌblȯid]

tabloid

noun

[ˈta-ˌblȯid]

Definition of tabloid

(Entry 1 of 2)

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

adjective

Definition of tabloid (Entry 2 of 2)

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

Other Words from tabloid

Adjective

tabloidism \ ˈta-ˌblȯi-ˌdi-zəm \ noun

Recent Examples on the Web

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
//Driven to increase circulation by any means possible, Pope transformed the Enquirer into a tabloid that focused on covering murder and mayhem in gory photographic detail.
— Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, "National Enquirer documentary ‘Scandalous’ is flawed, but fun to watch," 11 Nov. 2019
//Through it all, Carr Sr. found his place back in the newspaper industry, this time as an editorial writer for a weekly tabloid.
— Jess Nocera, baltimoresun.com, "Columbia political cartoonist’s book ‘JUST US!’ showcases a black perspective on current events," 16 Oct. 2019
//Kelly, having two famous parents, was born directly into the limelight, and her family has notoriously had their fair share of drama splashed across the pages of tabloids over the years.
— Laura Hanrahan, Woman's Day, "Who is The Ladybug on 'The Masked Singer?' The Fans Have a Few Ideas," 27 Sep. 2019
//The crazy rumours surrounding United and a £90m bid Declan Rice that emerged this week were the result of a tabloid unashamedly spinning conjecture from 1990s former Leeds and Coventry player Noel Whelan into a sensationalised transfer scoop.
— SI.com, "5 Midfielders Man Utd Could Attempt to Sign in January Transfer Window," 12 Sep. 2019
//Hong Kong offices of the Big Four accounting firms scrambled to distance themselves from an ad in a local tabloid supporting the protests.
— Fortune, "Can Trump ‘Order’ US Firms Out of China? Should He? — CEO Daily," 24 Aug. 2019
//The documents identified him as a reporter at the Global Times, a nationalist tabloid.
— Anchorage Daily News, "Hong Kong riot police, armed with pepper spray and batons, clash with protesters at airport," 14 Aug. 2019
//In 2009, Blanchett wore it to an exhibit opening in Melbourne; a local tabloid invented the moniker and the press went wild.
— Steff Yotka, Vogue, "How Romance Was Born Went From Passion Project to Australia’s Most Exciting Brand," 2 Aug. 2019
//The tabloid also published photos of Cyrus, who is openly pansexual, kissing Kaitlynn Carter while vacationing over the weekend in Lake Como, Italy, which led to further speculation about the breakup.
— Nardine Saadstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, "Here’s the latest in Miley Cyrus’ split from Liam Hemsworth," 13 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
//Early in their relationship, tabloid reports suggested that Markle forbid Prince Harry from participating in the annual hunt in 2017.
— Halie Lesavage, Glamour, "This Annual Royal Tradition Has Reportedly Been Canceled," 17 Aug. 2019
//This was Bezos’ first shareholder letter since his personal affairs became tabloid fodder.
— Washington Post, "Bezos Rebuts Warren’s Amazon Breakup Call in Antitrust Defense," 18 Sep. 2019
//The minute Riverdale premiered on The CW in January 2017, its cast of young stars became tabloid fodder.
— Abby Gardner, Glamour, "Lili Reinhart and Cole Sprouse's Relationship: A Complete Timeline," 10 Sep. 2019
//The question of her actual fidelity surfaced much more recently in tabloid newspaper stories about her and Tim Mynett that preceded Beth Mynett’s allegation in divorce papers.
— Dave Orrick, Twin Cities, "Political strategist denies telling wife of alleged Ilhan Omar affair," 5 Sep. 2019
//Gangs, Abt explains, are far more fluid and complex social organizations than the tabloid picture presupposes.
— Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, "Walmart’s Announcement and Other Signs of Hope in the Gun Crisis," 5 Sep. 2019
//Certain tabloid news companies, such as TMZ or American Media, the owner of the National Enquirer, have sparked debate for their willingness to pay news sources.
— Martha Ross, The Mercury News, "‘Dilbert’ creator Scott Adams defends urging witnesses to make money off Gilroy shooting," 29 July 2019
//Then it was picked up by tabloid media outlets such as the New York Daily News and the Daily Mail.
— Eli Rosenberg, Washington Post, "Father who called 911 on black man in his building explains his actions, apologizes," 9 July 2019
//If the Mets are looking for a new manager in 2020, Maddon is made for the New York media and is tabloid-compatible too.
— Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, "Fifty years later, the Cubs’ 1969 collapse to the Mets still triggers anxiety in Baby Boomers," 22 June 2019

First Known Use of tabloid

Noun

1891, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Adjective

1902, in the meaning defined at sense 2

History and Etymology for tabloid

Adjective

from Tabloid, a trademark

Dictionary Entries near tabloid

More Definitions fortabloid

tabloid

noun

English Language Learners Definition of tabloid

: a newspaper that has pages about half the size of an ordinary newspaper and that typically contains many photographs and stories about famous people and other less serious news items