1. events, reports, or accounts that lack newsworthiness, significance, or narrative interest
Usage: journalism; media criticism

Examples

• The editor rejected several nonstories about celebrity shopping trips.
• Social media is often filled with nonstories that distract from real news.
• The reporter was frustrated by having to cover nonstories instead of meaningful events.
• Many tabloids publish nonstories to fill space between advertisements.
• The press conference turned out to be full of nonstories and empty statements.
• Critics argue that cable news networks often promote nonstories to fill airtime.