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noun

byline

BEYE-lyn

Byline (noun) means the line at the top of a news article giving the author's name. Example: “Her byline appeared on the front page for the first time.”

noun
1
The line at the top of a news article giving the author's name.
"Her byline appeared on the front page for the first time."

How to Use Byline

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe credit line naming who wrote a news or magazine article.

Common pairings
carry a byline a shared byline

Word Forms

bylined past tense, bylines plural, bylines singular

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “byline” mean?

The word “byline” means the line at the top of a news article giving the author's name. In plain terms, the credit line naming who wrote a news or magazine article.

How do you pronounce “byline”?

“Byline” is pronounced BEYE-lyn (/ˈbaɪlaɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “byline” in a sentence?

Here is “byline” used in a sentence: “Her byline appeared on the front page for the first time.”

What part of speech is “byline”?

“Byline” is a noun.

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