headline

Pluralheadlines

Formsheadlines, headlining, headlined

1. 1
   nouncountable

   The big title printed above a news story to tell you what it is about.

   Like the name on a folder that tells you what is inside.

   The headline took up half the front page.

   She read only the headline and missed the rest of the story.

   Similarlead

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2. 2
   nouncountable

   The main act that draws the biggest crowd at a show or event.

   Like the biggest name printed at the top of a movie poster.

   The festival's headline drew thousands of fans.

   Many people came just to see the headline.

   Similarheadliner

   Oppositeopener

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3. 3
   verbtransitive or intransitive

   To be the main act at a show, or to make someone the main act.

   A famous singer will headline the concert next month.

   He hopes to headline one day.

   Similarstar

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4. 4
   verbtransitive

   To add a title to the top of a page or part of a text.

   The editor headlined each chapter with a short phrase.

   They headline every section to help readers find their way.

   Similartitle, caption, label

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5. 5
   nouncountable

   A rope running along the top edge of a fishing net.

   Floats are tied to the headline to keep the net open.

   The fisherman checked the headline before lowering the net.

   Similarheadrope, corkline

   Oppositefootrope

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