tabloid
|tab-loid|
B2
/ˈtæb.lɔɪd/
compact newspaper
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tabloid' originates from the English language, specifically the word 'tablet,' where 'tab-' meant 'compressed' and '-loid' meant 'resembling.'
Historical Evolution
'tablet' transformed into the English word 'tabloid' to describe a compressed or condensed form of news.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'compressed or condensed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a small-format newspaper.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a newspaper with a compact page size, typically popular in style and dominated by sensational stories.
The tabloid was filled with celebrity gossip and scandal.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41