top billing

noun
UK: /ˌtɒp ˈbɪlɪŋ/
US: /ˌtɑːp ˈbɪlɪŋ/

  1. The most important position or credit, especially in a performance or show.

    1. She got top billing in the movie.
    2. The lead actor always demands top billing, regardless of other performers' contributions.

  2. The act of receiving the most attention or prominence.

    1. The new product received top billing at the convention.
    2. Environmental concerns are finally getting top billing in political debates, thankfully.

Synonyms

limelight lead prominence forefront spotlight

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "top billing" in English means: The most important position or credit, especially in a performance or show., The act of receiving the most attention or prominence..

The phonetic transcription of "top billing" is /ˌtɒp ˈbɪlɪŋ/ in British English and /ˌtɑːp ˈbɪlɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "top billing": limelight, lead, prominence, forefront, spotlight.

Example usage of "top billing": "She got top billing in the movie.". More examples on the page.