Meaning & Definition of word "Subtitle"

Subtitle

/ˈsʌbˌtaɪtəl/

noun:

  • 1. A caption or title displayed at the bottom of a screen, usually translating or transcribing the dialogue of a film or television program.
    • Example: The movie was more enjoyable with English subtitles, as I could follow the dialogue better.
  • 2. A secondary or additional title, often providing further information about a book or article.
    • Example: The book's subtitle offered insight into its main themes and objectives.

verb:

  • 1. To provide or add subtitles to a film or television program.
    • Example: They decided to subtitle the documentary for international audiences.

Etymology

Derived from 'sub-' meaning 'under' and 'title'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

open captions:

captions that are always visible and cannot be turned off

subtitle track:

a feature in media that allows users to select different subtitle languages

foreign subtitles:

subtitles that translate dialogue from another language

Related Words

caption:

text displayed on screen to describe audio or speech

transcript:

a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium

Slang Meanings of subtitle

Meaning: subs

Example Sentence: I watched the movie with subs and loved the translation.