title

The word “title” means the name given to a book, film, song, or other work. In plain terms, the name of a work, a rank or honorific, legal ownership of property, or a championship win.

“Title” is pronounced TEYE-tuhl (/ˈtaɪ̯.təl/ in IPA).

Here is “title” used in a sentence: “The title of her new novel is still under wraps.”

Words with a similar meaning to “title” include honour.

Depending on how it is used, “title” can be a noun and a verb.

The word “title” comes from Latin. From Old English titul, from Latin titulus, "inscription, heading" — a relative of "tilde" and "tittle.".

“Title” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

“Title” has 5 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the name given to a book, film, song, or other work.

A title names an entire work, such as a book, film, song, or article, and usually appears first and most prominently. A heading labels a section within that work, helping readers navigate its parts. A book has one title but may contain dozens of headings marking its chapters and subsections.

A title is the main name of a work, while a subtitle is a secondary line that follows it, adding detail or context. In 'Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus,' the title is 'Frankenstein' and the subtitle explains its theme. The subtitle expands on the title but never replaces it.

'Pride and Prejudice' is the title of Jane Austen's novel, while 'Bohemian Rhapsody' is the title of a famous song. A title identifies the work and often hints at its subject or mood. It is the name people use to search for, discuss, and remember the work.

A strong title is memorable, easy to say, and fitting for the work it names. It often captures the theme, tone, or central idea in just a few words, sparking curiosity without giving everything away. Good titles also stand out from similar works, helping readers or viewers find and recall them.