1. a writer of feuilletons; a journalist who writes light, entertaining essays or serialized fiction for newspapers or magazines
Usage: somewhat formal or literary; historically associated with 19th-century French journalism

Examples

• The feuilletonist contributed witty social commentary to the newspaper's weekend edition.
• As a skilled feuilletonist, she crafted serialized stories that kept readers eagerly awaiting the next installment.
• The magazine hired a talented feuilletonist to write monthly cultural essays.
• In the 19th century, feuilletonists were celebrated for their ability to entertain and inform simultaneously.
• His work as a feuilletonist earned him a devoted following among educated readers.