newspaperese
Definition
Noun (uncountable): - A style of writing characteristic of newspapers: "newspaperese" refers to the distinctive, often formulaic or cliché-ridden language used in newspaper journalism. It is marked by short, punchy sentences, sensationalism, and specialized vocabulary.
Usage Examples
- (The writing style was typical of newspapers.)
- (The language of journalism is often criticized for being unoriginal.)
Advanced Usage
"in newspaperese": used to describe writing that adopts the conventions of newspaper journalism.
- The report was translated into newspaperese to appeal to a broader audience. (The content was rewritten in a journalistic style.)
"to write in newspaperese": to compose text using the stylistic features of newspapers.
- She learned to write in newspaperese during her internship at the local paper. (She adopted the journalistic style.)
Variants and Related Words
Newspaper (n): a printed publication (usually daily or weekly) containing news, articles, and advertisements.
- He reads the newspaper every morning. (He reads the daily publication.)
Journalese (n): a similar term for the style of writing used in journalism, often considered informal or cliché-ridden.
- The article was full of journalese, like "shock" and "outrage". (The writing was typical of journalism.)
Synonyms
- Journalistic language: the vocabulary and style of journalism.
- Headline style: a concise, attention-grabbing form of writing used in headlines.
- Tabioidese: a more sensational and exaggerated form of newspaper writing, associated with tabloid newspapers.
Related Idioms
- "Written in shorthand": used metaphorically to describe language that is condensed or formulaic, like newspaperese.
- His speech was written in shorthand, full of phrases that sounded like newspaper headlines. (The language was compressed and journalistic.)
Phrasal Verbs
- None directly associated with "newspaperese", as it is a noun referring to a style. However, related verbs include:
- To write up: to compose a report in a journalistic style.
- The journalist wrote up the story in newspaperese. (She composed the article in the typical style.)
Note on Usage
- "Newspaperese" is often used in a slightly pejorative sense, implying that the language is hackneyed, simplistic, or overly dramatic. It is not a formal linguistic term but a colloquial description.