short-form

or short·form

[ shawrt-fawrm ]

adjective

1. noting or relating to journalistic content or a genre of journalism characterized by short articles.
2. noting or relating to other types of print or visual media characterized by content that is short in length:

   short-form video clips.

noun

1. journalistic or other media content so characterized.

Word History and Origins

Origin of short-form¹

short ( def ) + form ( def )

Example Sentences

In 2022 it reversed plans to shift further away from its traditional photo or so-called "grid" post format towards a TikTok-style focus on short form video content after it was criticised by creators and celebrities including Kylie Jenner.

From BBC

I’m definitely operating under the “why fix it if it isn’t broken” mentality as it relates to short form video — Instagram reels, TikToks and YouTube shorts.

From Salon

He was among the winners in the short form music video category for “Lose Control,” an Elliott track that featured Scoop and Ciara.

From Los Angeles Times

But Anderson, who took 704 wickets in 188 tests, says he's "open" to prolonging his career by playing short form cricket.

From BBC

TikTok is a short form video app that, like YouTube, allows people to post, share and comment on videos.

From BBC