noun
- a style of writing characteristic of newspapers and magazines, often marked by clichés, sensationalism, and formulaic expressions
Usage: often derogatory
Examples
- The article was full of journalese, with phrases like ‘sources close to the situation’ and ‘developing story.’
- Critics complained that the reporter’s journalese made the serious issue sound trivial.
- She tried to avoid journalese and write in a more natural, conversational style.
- The editor encouraged writers to drop the journalese and speak directly to readers.
- His writing suffered from typical journalese, relying on overused expressions instead of original language.
- The professor warned students against using journalese in their academic papers.