subtitle

noun
UK: /ˈsʌbtaɪtl/
US: /ˈsʌbtaɪtl/

  1. Words that appear on a screen during a film or television show that are a translation of what the actors are saying or that explain what is happening.

    1. I can't hear well, so I always turn on the subtitle. [ ] [ ]
    2. The movie had a subtitle explaining where the story took place in ancient Rome. [ ] [ ]

  2. A secondary, usually shorter, title added to a book or article to give more information about its content.

    1. The book's subtitle gave a hint about the plot's twist. [ ] [ ]
    2. Read the subtitle to find out what this chapter of the book is about. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

caption legend heading tagline
subtitle verb

  1. To add subtitles to a film or video.

    1. They will subtitle the movie in Spanish. [ ] [ ]
    2. The film was subtitled so a wider audience could understand it. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "subtitle" in English means: Words that appear on a screen during a film or television show that are a translation of what the actors are saying or that explain what is happening., A secondary, usually shorter, title added to a book or article to give more information about its content..

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

Synonyms for "subtitle": caption, legend, heading, tagline.

Example usage of "subtitle": "I can't hear well, so I always turn on the subtitle.". More examples on the page.