Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large sheet of paper printed on one side only, typically with news or an advertisement: A "broadsheet" is a type of publication or advertisement characterized by its large physical size, often used for official notices, proclamations, or news.
   • A newspaper with a large format, traditionally associated with more serious, in-depth journalism: In modern usage, "broadsheet" commonly refers to a newspaper of a standard large size, as opposed to the smaller tabloid format, and often implies a focus on detailed reporting.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The announcement was printed on a broadsheet and posted on the town hall door. (The announcement was printed on a large single sheet and posted on the town hall door.)
  • She prefers reading a broadsheet because it contains more detailed analysis than a tabloid. (She prefers reading a large-format newspaper because it contains more detailed analysis than a tabloid.)

Advanced Usage

• "In broadsheet format": Describing something printed or published in the large, traditional newspaper size.
  • The special report was published in broadsheet format for maximum impact. (The special report was published in the large newspaper size for maximum impact.)

Variants and Related Words

• Broadsheet newspaper (n): The full term for a large-format newspaper.
  • The Times is a famous British broadsheet newspaper. (The Times is a famous British large-format newspaper.)
• Broadside (n): A historical synonym, often referring to a strong verbal or written attack, or a large sheet of paper printed on one side.
  • The politician issued a broadside against the new policy. (The politician issued a strong written attack against the new policy.)

Synonyms

• Newspaper: A printed publication containing news, articles, and advertisements.
• Gazette: An official journal or newspaper.
• Circular: A letter or advertisement distributed to a large number of people.

Related Phrases

• Broadsheet journalism: A style of journalism associated with the detailed, formal reporting typical of broadsheet newspapers.
  • He is a practitioner of traditional broadsheet journalism. (He is a practitioner of traditional, detailed newspaper journalism.)

Related Idioms

Noun

1. an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
   • he mailed the circular to all subscribers