broadsheet
/'brɔ:dʃi:t/ Cách viết khác : (broadside) /'brɔ:dsaid/
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Definition
- 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
- an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
- he mailed the circular to all subscribers