space-filler

British  

noun

1. a short article of little or no importance written to fill space in a magazine or newspaper

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Example Sentences

But where “M3GAN” felt alive to the culty potential of a malevolent plaything, “Imaginary” skips the directive to entertain, coming off as stiff, pedestrian and dreary as a March space-filler can get.

From Los Angeles Times

“In America, and Seattle’s no different, we default to media advertising as the acceptable space-filler,” he said.

From Seattle Times

After the heady “What’s your sign?” spirituality of their parents’ youth, the practice receded to the edges of culture as a kooky space-filler in the newspaper, albeit one that was read devotedly.

From Washington Post

Cheer is a great space-filler sometimes.

From New York Times

That means the Rams need a new space-filler up front in Phillips’ 3-4 defense, and this draft is thick with interior defensive line talent.

From Seattle Times