reels
n. plural-onlyn. short, entertaining videos on social media that you can scroll through quickly. They often have music or special effects and are designed to grab your attention.
n. short-form video content typically featuring music overlays and creative edits, designed for rapid consumption on social media platforms. Often used to refer to the specific feature on Instagram or Facebook.
She spends her lunch break watching funny reels on her phone.
The marketing team decided to create several reels to showcase the new product features to a younger audience.
While some critics dismiss reels as a distraction, many creators use the format's tight constraints to produce highly inventive and visually engaging narratives.
Typically used in the plural when referring to the social media feature or the content itself.