headline

noun
UK: /ˈhed.laɪn/
US: /ˈhed.laɪn/

  1. The title of a newspaper or magazine story, usually printed in large letters.

    1. The headline grabbed my attention immediately.
    2. I scanned the newspaper headlines to see if there were any important news regarding the company.

  2. The most important news story or event.

    1. The event was making headlines all over the world.
    2. Political scandals often dominate the headlines for weeks before people lose interest.

Synonyms

title caption heading
headline verb

  1. To be the main story in news reports.

    1. The singer's new album is headlining music charts.
    2. The company is headlining a charity event to raise money for cancer research.

  2. To perform as the main act at a concert or show.

    1. Which band will headline the festival this year?
    2. They are expected to headline the concert, drawing a large crowd of fans to the venue.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "headline" in English means: The title of a newspaper or magazine story, usually printed in large letters., The most important news story or event..

The phonetic transcription of "headline" is /ˈhed.laɪn/ in British English and /ˈhed.laɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "headline": title, caption, heading.

Example usage of "headline": "The headline grabbed my attention immediately.". More examples on the page.