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Definition of longform

longform

/ˈlɔːŋfɔːrm/
long · form

Plural:longforms
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longform Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Of a piece of journalism, digital media, or artistic performance: relatively long and detailed, providing an in-depth exploration of a topic.

Example

"The magazine is celebrated for its longform investigative journalism and profiles of public figures."


2

Designating an official document, tax return, or certificate that contains complete, unabridged information rather than a summary.

Example

"Applicants for a passport must submit a certified longform birth certificate."

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• noun

1

A style or genre of journalism, writing, or improvisational performance characterized by extended length and thorough narrative development.

Example

"She began her career writing short news briefs before transitioning into longform."


2

A more detailed and comprehensive version of an official document or questionnaire, such as a tax return or census survey.

Example

"Because we had itemized deductions this year, our accountant had to file the longform."

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Longform. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/longform
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