short-form

adjective

ˈshȯrt-ˌfȯrm 

: 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

Gen Z wants short-form blogs and media posts of only a few paragraphs or graphic novels.

—Vernon Fueston

compare long-form

Examples of short-form in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Reflecting on the rise of short-form video and streaming platforms, Wu argues that technological change has always reshaped cinema without eliminating older art forms. — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 25 July 2026

In addition to the Supporting Actor and Actress in a Limited/Anthology series, the FKA Creative Arts ceremony hands out the awards for guest acting in comedy and drama, performance in a short-form series, and character voiceover performance. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 July 2026

More than improving access to short-form brand campaigns, Amirzadeh centered Clip Tech as a multi-platform clipper network, taking advantage of a growing aspect of the space. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 22 July 2026

These systems predominantly elevate short-form content in which creators must speak quickly and concisely to get high engagement — limiting those who might opt for this form to make a living. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for short-form

• brainstorm
• conform
• deform
• firestorm
• hailstorm
• inform
• landform
• lukewarm
• perform
• planform
• platform
• preform