headline
/ˈhɛdlaɪn/
noun
- A title at the top of a newspaper article or news story, summarizing the main point.
- The headline read 'Local Team Wins Championship' in bold letters.
- She scanned the headlines on the news website to catch up on current events.
- The editor chose a dramatic headline to grab readers' attention.
- The most important or prominent item of news, often used in the plural.
- The celebrity's wedding was the headline of every entertainment show.
- The election results made headlines around the world.
- Climate change continues to dominate the headlines this year.
verb
- To be the main performer or act in a show, event, or performance.
- The band headlined the concert, playing all their greatest hits.
- The famous singer will headline the music festival this summer.
- A popular comedian headlined the comedy club's weekend show.
- To provide a headline for a news article or story.
- The journalist headlined her article with a catchy phrase.
- They headlined the story 'Breaking: Peace Agreement Signed'.
- The editor asked the writer to headline the piece more clearly.