leaderette
Definition
Noun:
A leaderette is a short editorial or leader article in a newspaper or periodical. The term is a diminutive of "leader" (meaning a leading article or editorial), formed with the suffix "-ette" to indicate a smaller or shorter version.
Usage Examples
- (A short editorial piece.)
- (A concise opinion article.)
Advanced Usage
"to write a leaderette": to compose a short editorial.
- The journalist was tasked with writing a leaderette on the new policy. (To create a brief opinion piece.)
"leaderette style": a concise, often punchy writing format typical of short editorials.
- The column was written in a sharp leaderette style, getting straight to the point. (A direct and succinct approach.)
Variants and Related Words
Leader (n): a principal editorial or leading article in a newspaper.
- The leader in today's paper discusses economic reform. (The main editorial.)
Editorial (n): an article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.
- The editorial board debated the topic before writing the editorial. (An opinion piece.)
Synonyms
- Short editorial: a brief opinion article.
- Mini-editorial: a very concise editorial.
- Op-ed (short form): an opinion piece opposite the editorial page, though typically longer.
Related Idioms
"To lead the paper": to be the main editorial.
- The leaderette led the paper, but was far shorter than usual. (It was the primary editorial despite its brevity.)
"A column's worth": the amount of space a short piece fills.
- The leaderette was only a column's worth of text. (A small amount of printed content.)