Headline

/ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A heading at the top of an article or page in a newspaper, magazine, or website.

The headline of the article grabbed my attention immediately.

A statement or phrase that summarizes the main point of a news story or article.

The headline read, 'Scientists Discover New Planet in Our Solar System.'

A prominent or sensational news story.

The headline news tonight is the mayor's unexpected resignation.

A title or heading in a book, paper, or other written material.

Each chapter in the book had a striking headline that captured the theme.

A short summary of a news event that is intended to entice readers to read further.

The headline promises a scandal, but the article was surprisingly tame.

Derived from 'head' + 'line', referring to the leading line in text.

front-page headline

A headline that appears on the front page of a newspaper.

clickbait headline

A sensationalized headline designed to attract clicks.

main headline

The primary headline that conveys the main story.

article

A written work published in a print or online medium.

news

Information about recent events or happenings.

A sensational story in tabloid media.

That tabloid loves to run ridiculous headlines.

To be the topic of discussion or attention.

She wants to be in the headlines for her achievements.