noun
Common
header
HEH-duh
Header (noun) means Text or information placed at the top of a page, document, or section. Example: “The company logo sits in the header of every letter.”
noun
1
Text or information placed at the top of a page, document, or section.
"The company logo sits in the header of every letter."
"Click the header to see the column's full name."
"Make sure the page number appears in the header of every page."
2
In football (soccer), a shot or pass made by striking the ball with the head.
"His diving header gave the team the lead before half-time."
"The defender won the header and cleared the ball away."
"She scored with a powerful header from the corner kick."
verb
1
To hit a ball with one's head.
"She jumped higher than anyone and headered the cross away from goal."
"If you header the ball badly, it can sting your forehead."
"He headered the ball into the top corner."
How to use header
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishText at the top of a page or document, or a shot made with the head in football.
Common pairings
page header
score with a header
email header
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- Third person singular
- headers
- Past tense
- headered
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Etymology
From "head" plus the agent suffix "-er."
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What does “header” mean?
The word “header” means text or information placed at the top of a page, document, or section. In plain terms, text at the top of a page or document, or a shot made with the head in football.
How do you pronounce “header”?
“Header” is pronounced HEH-duh (/ˈhɛdɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “header” in a sentence?
Here is “header” used in a sentence: “Make sure the page number appears in the header of every page.”
What part of speech is “header”?
Depending on how it is used, “header” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “header” a common word?
“Header” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “header” have?
“Header” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: text or information placed at the top of a page, document, or section.
What is the difference between a header and a footer?
A header is text or information placed at the top of a page, document, or section, while a footer sits at the bottom. Headers typically hold titles, dates, or page numbers at the top of the page, and footers hold similar details at the foot of it.
What is the difference between a "header" and a "heading"?
A heading is a title that introduces a section of text within a document, while a header is the information placed in the top margin of a page, such as a running title, date, or page number that can repeat across pages. Headings organise the content; a header labels the page itself.
What is a "header" in football (soccer)?
In football, a header is a shot or pass made by striking the ball with the head rather than the feet. Used as a verb, to header the ball simply means to hit it with your head, often to score, pass, or clear it.
What is the difference between a "header" and a "title"?
A title is the name of a whole document, book, or work, whereas a header is the information placed at the top of a page or section, which may include the title along with details such as dates or page numbers. A document has one title but can repeat the same header on every page.
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