space-filler

noun

1. a short article of little or no importance written to fill space in a magazine or newspaper

Example Sentences

But where “M3GAN” felt alive to the culty potential of a malevolent plaything, “Imaginary” skips the directive to entertain, coming off as stiff, pedestrian and dreary as a March space-filler can get.

From Los Angeles Times

“In America, and Seattle’s no different, we default to media advertising as the acceptable space-filler,” he said.

From Seattle Times

After the heady “What’s your sign?” spirituality of their parents’ youth, the practice receded to the edges of culture as a kooky space-filler in the newspaper, albeit one that was read devotedly.

From Seattle Times

After the heady “What’s your sign?” spirituality of their parents’ youth, the practice receded to the edges of culture as a kooky space-filler in the newspaper, albeit one that was read devotedly.

From Washington Post

Cheer is a great space-filler sometimes.

From New York Times