A tabloid is a newspaper with a compact page size smaller than broadsheet. ... The term tabloid journalism refers to an emphasis on such topics as sensational crime stories, astrology, celebrity gossip and television, and is not a reference to newspapers printed in this format.
What are examples of tabloids?
Leading examples include the National Enquirer, Star, Weekly World News (later reinvented as a parody of the style), and the Sun. Most major supermarket tabloids in the U.S. are published by American Media, Inc., including the National Enquirer, Star, The Globe, and National Examiner.
How do you identify tabloids?
- Tabloid newspapers, perhaps due to their smaller size, are often associated with shorter, crisper stories. ...
- In the technical sense, tabloid refers to a newspaper that typically measures 11 by 17 inches—smaller than a broadsheet—and is usually no more than five columns across.
