reportage

noun

re·​port·​age ri-ˈpȯr-tij 

especially for sense 2 ˌre-pər-ˈtäzh, 

ˌre-ˌpȯr-ˈtäzh 

1

a

: the act or process of reporting news

b

: something (such as news) that is reported

2

: writing intended to give an account of observed or documented events

Examples of reportage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Colloff and O’Meara talk about preparing for interviews, how thoughtful reportage can effect real change, and learning from the perspectives of incarcerated and exonerated people. — Longreads, 23 July 2026

Science journalist Sabrina Imbler combines memoir and reportage in this insightful and far-reaching essay collection, using 10 ocean animals as a jumping-off point for personal meditations on health, community and survival. — Tessa Yang, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026

The photography glossy comprises the works of 30 photographers that collectively portray modern Italy covering landscapes, portraits, fashion and beauty images and reportage. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 May 2026

Driven by memories of past dictatorships, this urgent reportage-style film captures a night of chaos and powerful, collective citizen resistance. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, from reporter to report

First Known Use

circa 1864, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for reportage

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