noun
headliner
HEHD-lyn
Headliner (noun) means the best-known performer at a concert or show, usually appearing last on the bill. Example: “The headliner didn't take the stage until nearly midnight.”
noun
1
The best-known performer at a concert or show, usually appearing last on the bill.
"The headliner didn't take the stage until nearly midnight."
2
The fabric lining that covers the ceiling inside a car.
"The old headliner had come loose and was sagging above the back seat."
How to use headliner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe top act at a show, or the ceiling lining of a car — two unrelated meanings sharing one word.
Common pairings
festival headliner
sagging headliner
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Word forms
- Plural
- headliners
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The _____ didn't take the stage until nearly midnight.
Etymology
Formed from headline plus the agent suffix -er, someone or something that "headlines."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for headliner
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What does “headliner” mean?
The word “headliner” means the best-known performer at a concert or show, usually appearing last on the bill. In plain terms, the top act at a show, or the ceiling lining of a car — two unrelated meanings sharing one word.
How do you pronounce “headliner”?
“Headliner” is pronounced HEHD-lyn (/ˈhɛdˌlaɪnɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “headliner” in a sentence?
Here is “headliner” used in a sentence: “The headliner didn't take the stage until nearly midnight.”
What part of speech is “headliner”?
“Headliner” is a noun.
How many meanings does “headliner” have?
“Headliner” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the best-known performer at a concert or show, usually appearing last on the bill.
