A tabloid newspaper is a newspaper with a compact page size smaller than broadsheet). The term "tabloid" refers to a popular style of largely sensationalist journalism that takes its name from the tabloid newspaper format. Tabloid newspapers are often associated with shorter stories, bold headlines, and sensationalized media like criminal activity and celebrity gossip. There is no standard size for this newspaper format, and tabloid newspapers vary widely in their target market, political alignment, editorial style, and circulation).
Tabloid journalism is not limited to newspapers, and not every newspaper that is printed in tabloid format is a tabloid in content and style. In the early 21st century, much of tabloid journalism and news production changed mediums to online formats to keep up with the era of digital media and allow for increased accessibility of readers.
In summary, a tabloid newspaper is a smaller-sized newspaper that often features sensationalized media and shorter stories with bold headlines. It is a popular style of largely sensationalist journalism that takes its name from the tabloid newspaper format.
