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

Sally Hayden’s reportage is always deeply humane, rigorous and challenging, and this new book promises to be an education. — Doireann Ní Ghríofa, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026

The production of so much fake news inevitably devalues reportage. — Nick Holdstock, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026

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

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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