short-form

American  

[shawrt-fawrm] / ˈʃɔrtˌfɔrm /

Or shortform

adjective

1. noting or relating to journalistic content or a genre of journalism characterized by short articles.

2. noting or relating to other types of print or visual media characterized by content that is short in length.

   short-form video clips.

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noun

1. journalistic or other media content so characterized.

Etymology

Origin of short-form

short ( def. ) + form ( def. )

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Example Sentences

He added: "Short form content is helpful in giving a useful but concise insight into different books, which is why it is a good way to form a reading habit"

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

Short form is that Dylan has assembled the dream band, driven by the man who made Al Kooper hide behind the organ, Michael Bloomfield.

From Salon • Nov. 4, 2015