Definition

A type of newspaper that has larger pages than a tabloid, often used for serious journalism and detailed reporting.

Example

The local broadsheet published an in-depth article about the city's history.

Conversation

Have you seen the latest broadsheet that came out today?

Yeah, I picked it up this morning; it's huge!

I love how they cover more stories in a broadsheet format.

Me too! It feels more in-depth than the smaller papers.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Broadsheet is formed from "broad" (from Old English "brād", meaning wide) and "sheet" (from Old English "sceat", meaning a piece of paper or a sheet). The word refers to a large sheet of paper, typically used for printing news or information.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'wide' ('broad') and a 'piece of paper' ('sheet') — that's why a broadsheet is a large piece of paper used for news.

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