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Meaning of headline

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

headline

Pronunciation:/ˈhɛd.laɪn/

noun

Definitions

  1. The heading or title of a magazine or newspaper article.

    Example: The headline on today's newspaper reads "John Doe Wins Wood-Splitting Competition."

    Synonyms:hed
  2. The line at the top of a page containing the folio or number of the page.

  3. (entertainment) The top-billed attraction.

    Synonyms:headliner
  4. A headrope.

verb

Definitions

  1. (entertainment) To have top billing; to be the main attraction.