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

The surge in video podcasting, short-form clips, and consumption on smart TVs is reshaping the landscape. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

While basic clipping remains a popular marketing method, creators often hire these editors to make meatier videos — whether short-form or hour-long podcasts. — Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026

The streaming giant has been exploring new formats, though, including a vertical short-form video feature, dubbed Verts. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Disney also announced a global short-form content sharing deal with TikTok on Wednesday. — Michelle Chapman, Fortune, 5 Aug. 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