feuilleton

/ˈfɔɪjɪtən/

Other forms: feuilletons

A feuilleton is a section in a publication, such as a newspaper, that is there for entertainment purposes. It might be a light-hearted, non-newsy column or essay, or a short story published in your school's newspaper.

The word feuilleton is borrowed from French, derived from feuille, meaning "leaf or page." It refers to a section in many European newspapers with lighter, more entertaining material. In the 1800s and early 1900s, novels were often published in installments in both European and American magazines or newspapers. These serialized novels are also called feuilletons, and they included such classics as The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexandre Dumas, and The Secret Garden, by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

Definitions of feuilleton

1. noun

   in a European newspaper, a section devoted to light, entertaining writing, such as stories and personal reflections
2. noun

   a novel that is published in parts over time
3. noun

   a fairly short, entertaining piece of writing, such as a story, opinion piece, or description of personal experience