tabloid

noun
UK: /ˈtæblɔɪd/
US: /ˈtæblɔɪd/

  1. A type of popular newspaper with many pictures and short stories about famous people and shocking events.

    1. I saw the actor's photo in a tabloid.
    2. The tabloid printed a story about the singer's new romance, but it was untrue.

  2. A newspaper that is smaller than a regular newspaper, often focusing on sensational stories.

    1. The scandal was reported in every tabloid.
    2. The journalist works for a tabloid, so his articles are often exaggerated.
tabloid adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a tabloid newspaper; sensational and often untrustworthy.

    1. That's a tabloid story.
    2. The magazine published a tabloid article about the celebrity couple.

  2. Using a style typical of tabloid newspapers, emphasizing sensationalism.

    1. The tabloid journalism is damaging.
    2. The documentary took a tabloid approach to the politician's personal life.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tabloid" in English means: A type of popular newspaper with many pictures and short stories about famous people and shocking events., A newspaper that is smaller than a regular newspaper, often focusing on sensational stories..

The phonetic transcription of "tabloid" is /ˈtæblɔɪd/ in British English and /ˈtæblɔɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "tabloid": "I saw the actor's photo in a tabloid.". More examples on the page.