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Headline

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The heading or title of a magazine or newspaper article.

    "The headline on today's newspaper reads "John Doe Wins Wood-Splitting Competition.""

  2. 2
    the heading or caption of a newspaper article wordnet
  3. 3
    The line at the top of a page containing the folio or number of the page. dated
  4. 4
    The top-billed attraction.
  5. 5
    A headrope.
Verb
  1. 1
    To give a headline to a page or section of a text.

    "Once again I take typewriter in hand to express my opinion on two very different issues. Good luck in deciding what to headline this letter."

  2. 2
    publicize widely or highly, as if with a headline wordnet
  3. 3
    To present as the main attraction; to have top billing, to be the main attraction. intransitive, transitive
  4. 4
    provide (a newspaper page or a story) with a headline wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From head + line.

Etymology 2

From head + line.

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