broadsheet
broadsheet Lexical Profile
broadsheet Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A newspaper printed on large sheets of paper, typically considered more serious, objective, and less sensationalist than a tabloid.
"He bought the Sunday broadsheet to read the in-depth political analysis and book reviews over breakfast."
Historically, a large single sheet of paper printed on one side only, containing ballads, proclamations, advertisements, or political commentary distributed in the streets.
"The museum displayed a 17th-century broadsheet containing the lyrics of a popular folk ballad."
• adjective
Relating to, printed in, or characteristic of a large-format newspaper or serious, non-sensationalist journalism.
"The veteran editor was known for maintaining traditional broadsheet standards of investigative reporting."
Word Nuance & Usage
In modern journalism, 'broadsheet' is frequently contrasted with 'tabloid' not only to describe physical paper size, but also to distinguish serious, in-depth reporting from sensationalist coverage, even when the newspaper itself has transitioned to a smaller physical format or digital publication.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the late 16th century as a compound of 'broad' and 'sheet', originally referring to a large, unfolded sheet of paper printed on one side only, such as a street ballad, royal proclamation, or political tract.