Vocabulary Entry

journalese

|noun • adjective

noun

A style of writing characteristic of journalists, often marked by jargon, clichés, and brevity.

Example Sentences

"The article was criticized for its heavy use of journalese."

"Many readers find journalese difficult to understand."

"Journalese often sacrifices clarity for brevity."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The report was filled with journalese that made it hard to follow."

"Her journalese sometimes overshadowed the seriousness of the subject."

"The editor wanted to avoid journalese to ensure clarity."