short-form
adjective
: 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
Samantha MasunagaGen Z wants short-form blogs and media posts of only a few paragraphs or graphic novels.—Vernon Fueston
compare long-form
Vernon FuestonExamples of short-form in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The short-form races were among the few clear growth stories.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026
This doesn't mean artists need to abandon short-form content or playlists.
—Sam Saideman, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Social-media platforms are filled with short-form videos that clumsily grapple with stigmas surrounding height supremacy.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
Day 1 features Zach Braff, Lily Rabe and Hamish Linklater, a rundown of AMPAS development programs and a session on short-form storytelling.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Both understand the power of bite-sized content, with TMZ pioneering the short-form blog post to break news, and influencers using their own authentic voice to gain audience trust.
—Angelica Kalika, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
Now, Stahl argues that the prevalence of short-form online content could lead to a similar renaissance if writers embrace the opportunity to hone their crafts around the constraints of the format.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 2 June 2026
Use short-form to capture attention, but convert through longer-form content where trust is built.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
In contrast, growing concerns have emerged around constant exposure to fast-paced, short-form content, which might limit the development of attention span, impulse control and self-regulation skills that children need to succeed in school and everyday life.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026
This doesn't mean artists need to abandon short-form content or playlists.
—Sam Saideman, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Social-media platforms are filled with short-form videos that clumsily grapple with stigmas surrounding height supremacy.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
Day 1 features Zach Braff, Lily Rabe and Hamish Linklater, a rundown of AMPAS development programs and a session on short-form storytelling.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Both understand the power of bite-sized content, with TMZ pioneering the short-form blog post to break news, and influencers using their own authentic voice to gain audience trust.
—Angelica Kalika, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
Now, Stahl argues that the prevalence of short-form online content could lead to a similar renaissance if writers embrace the opportunity to hone their crafts around the constraints of the format.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 2 June 2026
Use short-form to capture attention, but convert through longer-form content where trust is built.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
In contrast, growing concerns have emerged around constant exposure to fast-paced, short-form content, which might limit the development of attention span, impulse control and self-regulation skills that children need to succeed in school and everyday life.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Short-form.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short-form. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
