headline
head
ˈhɛd
hed
line
ˌlaɪn
lain
British pronunciation
/ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/

Definition & Meaning of "headline"in English

Headline
01

the large words in the upper part of a page of a newspaper, article, etc.

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headline definition and meaning

What is a "headline"?

A headline is the title or main heading of an article in a newspaper, magazine, or online publication. It is typically written in large, bold text to grab readers' attention and provide a summary of the article's main point or topic. Headlines are designed to be eye-catching and informative, offering a brief preview of the content within the article. They help readers quickly determine whether the article is of interest to them, and are often the first thing people see when browsing through a publication.

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The headline of today's newspaper reads, " Major Earthquake Strikes the City. "
The headline caught everyone's attention with its bold statement about the politician's sudden resignation.
to headline
01

to be the star performer in a concert or performance

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She will headline the music festival this summer, drawing a huge crowd.
The famous band is set to headline the concert at the stadium next weekend.
02

to give a newspaper page or story a title

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The editor decided to headline the article with a bold statement.
They will headline the front page story about the recent election.
03

to give something prominent and widespread publicity, as if it were a major news story

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The charity event was headlined in all the local newspapers.
The company 's breakthrough product was headlined in tech magazines.
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