Meaning & use
soundbite
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A short, memorable phrase or statement extracted from a speech or interview, especially for broadcast.
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The politician's speech was reduced to a single soundbite on the evening news.
Reporters waited for a catchy soundbite they could use in the headline.
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The term emerged with television news in the late 20th century, reflecting how broadcasters condense longer statements into brief, quotable segments.
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