long-form

American  

[lawng-fawrm, long‐] / ˈlɔŋˌfɔrm, ˈlɒŋ‐ /

Or longform

adjective

1. noting or relating to journalistic content or a genre of journalism characterized by stories or essays that are several thousand words long, typically combining factual reporting with a narrative and empathetic style.

   A long-form article can illuminate and humanize your subject.

2. noting or relating to other types of print or visual media content characterized by in-depth, lengthy narratives.

   a long-form TV drama whose story unfolds over ten episodes; long-form comics and graphic novels.

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noun

1. journalistic or other media content so characterized.

   I've started writing more long-form on my blog.

Etymology

Origin of long-form

long ¹ ( def. ) + form ( def. )

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Example Sentences

"What YouTube doesn't dominate is the Netflix-style long-form TV viewing," he continued.

From BBC

Sherry previously worked at Morning Brew, the newsletter company, writing long-form stories with a focus on social media and Gen Z.

From The Wall Street Journal

As one of the Dead’s frontmen from 1965 to the band’s dissolution in 1995, he helped pioneer the group’s long-form, jamming approach on concert songs that could last upward of 40 minutes.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I will be sitting in this seat by 2027 and if this long-form interview works, we can try it again in January of next year as well."

From BBC

The company announced in September that Corie Henson would become the first president of Beast Industry Studios, overseeing long-form and YouTube content.

From The Wall Street Journal