short-form

adjective

ˈshȯrt-ˌfȯrm How to pronounce short-form (audio)
: notably brief in form in comparison to what is common or typical for works or content of a particular category
short-form videos
And similar to the U.S., the Chinese film market has also been dented by the growth of short-form content and increasing popularity of watching entertainment on phones and tablets, keeping theatergoers at home.—Samantha Masunaga
Gen Z wants short-form blogs and media posts of only a few paragraphs or graphic novels.—Vernon Fueston
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Over the course of his campaign for reelection to the Senate in the battleground state of Georgia, the 39-year-old Democrat has vaulted to national stardom thanks in no small part to the power of short-form video. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 26 Oct. 2026 The product, called Features, is aimed at podcasters, comedians and other long-form creators, with the ability to refer viewers to the full video from the short-form reels on the platform, which are typically around three minutes or less. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026 In any case, Comedy Central has made a statement in recent months with the announcement of Stand-Up Selects, which have begun to roll out online, and new short-form episodes of Drunk History. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026 Its streaming app hosts short-form true crime audio and video shows that are fully AI-generated. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for short-form

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of short-form was in 1980

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“Short-form.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short-form. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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