headline
6 synonyms for headline, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The bold title printed above a newspaper or magazine article, summarizing its content.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
top the bill
How to use headline
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
make headlines
headline act
grab the headlines
Etymology
From head plus line, originally the line of text sitting at the "head" of an article.
Full origin of headline →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.
