headline
news title / lead story / to title / to star
NounTransitive Verb
pl: headlinespast: headlinedpp: headlineding: headlining
This term functions as both a physical label and a conceptual marker of importance. In journalism, it refers to the typographic element designed to hook a reader, while in a broader news context, it signifies the lead story that dominates public discourse. When used as a verb, the word shifts from the act of labeling to the act of starring. In the entertainment industry, it denotes the primary performer or act that draws the crowd, implying a status of prestige and central focus.
Meanings
Noun
The title of a news story, printed in large type, designed to attract attention.
"The front page headline announced the end of the war."
Noun
The most important or prominent news story of the day.
"The local election results were the main headline this morning."