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Noun — The bold title printed above a newspaper or magazine article, summarizing its content.

How to use headline

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Etymology

From head plus line, originally the line of text sitting at the "head" of an article.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “headline” mean?

The word “headline” means the bold title printed above a newspaper or magazine article, summarizing its content. In plain terms, the big title above a news story, or (as a verb) to top the bill at an event.

How do you pronounce “headline”?

“Headline” is pronounced HEHD-lyn (/ˈhɛd.laɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “headline” in a sentence?

Here is “headline” used in a sentence: “The headline announced the merger before readers even reached the first paragraph.”

What part of speech is “headline”?

Depending on how it is used, “headline” can be a noun and a verb.

Is “headline” a common word?

“Headline” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

How many meanings does “headline” have?

“Headline” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the bold title printed above a newspaper or magazine article, summarizing its content.

What is the difference between a headline and a title?

A headline is the bold title printed above a newspaper or magazine article, written to summarize the story and draw readers in. "Title" is the broader word, covering the names of books, films, songs, and other works — every headline is a kind of title, but not every title is a headline.

What is the difference between a headline and a heading?

A heading is a general label for any section of a document, report, or web page, while a headline is specifically the bold title above a news article, crafted to summarize and sell the story. Use "heading" for document structure and "headline" for journalism.

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