noun · informal
infotainment
/ˌɪnfəˈteɪnmənt/in·fo·TAIN·ment
media content that is intended both to inform and to entertain, often blurring the line between news and entertainment
Examples
“Many morning shows have shifted towards infotainment to retain viewers.”
“Critics say infotainment can trivialise serious issues.”
“The channel focuses on infotainment rather than in-depth reporting.”
Band 8 sentence
“The proliferation of infotainment has changed audience expectations, making sensational stories more marketable than nuanced analysis.”
Collocations
- infotainment programme
- shift to infotainment
Word family
Common mistakes
This is an infotainment.→This is an infotainment programme.
TV now focuses on infotainments.→TV now focuses on infotainment.
Say it for a higher band
5TV show→6entertainment news→7+infotainment
Synonyms
soft news
Easily confused
soft news
“Morning shows often prioritise soft news over investigative reporting.”
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