headline

/ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A title or heading, especially one in a newspaper or magazine, that summarizes a news story.

“The newspaper’s headline read ‘Local Man Wins Lottery’.”

2. verb

To give prominence to (something) in a headline or other prominent place.

“The editor headlined the company’s latest achievement on the front page.”

Synonyms

  • banner
  • heading
  • title

Antonyms

  • footnote
  • subsidiary