Subtitle

/ˈsʌbˌtaɪtəl/

Meaning & Definition

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

Slang Meanings

subs
I watched the movie with subs and loved the translation.