title

noun
UK: /ˈtaɪ.təl/
US: /ˈtaɪ.təl/

  1. The name of a book, film, song, or other work.

    1. The title of the movie is very long. [ ] [ ]
    2. I really liked the title of the book, it made me want to read more about the story. [ ] [ ]

  2. A word or phrase used to address someone, indicating status or profession.

    1. What is your title at the company? [ ] [ ]
    2. He rose through the ranks and finally achieved the title of senior manager. [ ] [ ]

  3. Legal right to the ownership of property or a document proving it.

    1. She has the title to the house. [ ] [ ]
    2. Before buying the land, you must examine the title to make sure there are no outstanding claims. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

heading ownership name designation caption right
title verb

  1. To give a title to something.

    1. They title the article with a question. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum decided to title the new exhibit after the artist's most famous painting. [ ] [ ]

  2. To describe someone or something with a particular title.

    1. She was titled 'Queen of Soul'. [ ] [ ]
    2. The press often titled him the 'Comeback Kid' after he recovered from a serious injury. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "title" in English means: The name of a book, film, song, or other work., A word or phrase used to address someone, indicating status or profession., Legal right to the ownership of property or a document proving it..

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

Synonyms for "title": heading, ownership, name, designation, caption, right.

Example usage of "title": "The title of the movie is very long.". More examples on the page.