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

Advancements in artificial intelligence External link are enabling a host of new virtual applications, such as AI agents that can help write software, manage a company’s books, create short- and long-form videos, and write college entrance essays.

From Barron's

She also spent eight years at Politico, where she reported investigations and long-form stories about the biggest events in recent history, including the 2016 and 2020 elections and the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal

She works on breaking news features, video investigations and long-form documentaries.

From The Wall Street Journal

She works on breaking news features, video investigations and long-form documentaries.

From The Wall Street Journal

Half of the platform's top-trending videos now more closely resemble traditional TV, including long-form interviews and game shows, positioning it as a direct competitor to ad-supported TV services.

From BBC