Headline
Noun, Verb
UK
/ˈhed.laɪn/
US
/ˈhed.laɪn/
Definition
(n) : The title of a news story.
(v) : To be the main performer or topic.
(v) : To be the main performer or topic.
Example
"(n) : He reads the headline in the morning newspaper."
"(n) : The headline caught everyone’s attention with its exciting words."
"(v) : The new invention headlined the science fair because it was very creative and useful."
Explanation
A headline is the title of a news story or the main topic of an event in a newspaper, magazine, or website. For example, the headline said “Rain Expected Tomorrow.” It gives readers an idea of what the article is about. As a verb, to headline means to be the main performer or topic of an event, like the new art display headlined the gallery and attracted many visitors. Headlines are usually short, eye-catching, and written in bold so people notice them easily.