dateline
1 synonym for dateline, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The line at the start of a news story or document that gives the place and date it was written or filed.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
date line
How to use dateline
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
carry a dateline
a foreign dateline
Etymology
A straightforward compound of "date" and "line" — literally the line that gives the date (and place).
Full origin of dateline →Frequently asked questions
What does “dateline” mean?
The word “dateline” means the line at the start of a news story or document that gives the place and date it was written or filed. In plain terms, the little "place, date" tag you see at the top of a news article.
How do you pronounce “dateline”?
“Dateline” is pronounced DAYT-lyn (/ˈdeɪtlaɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “dateline” in a sentence?
Here is “dateline” used in a sentence: “The article carried a dateline reading "Nairobi, June 4.".”
What part of speech is “dateline”?
“Dateline” is a noun.
