Headline

noun

/ˈhɛd.laɪn/

Word Frequency: 2.2

Definitions

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

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

2.nounThe line at the top of a page containing the folio or number of the page.

3.noun(entertainment) The top-billed attraction.

4.nounA headrope.

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

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