front-page

¹ American  

[fruhnt-peyj] / ˈfrʌntˈpeɪdʒ /

adjective

1. of major importance; worth putting on the first page of a newspaper.

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verb (used with object)

front-paged, front-paging

1. to run (copy) on the front page, especially of a newspaper.

front page ² American  

[fruhnt-payj] / ˈfrʌntˈpeɪdʒ /

noun

1. the first and most visible page of a newspaper, magazine, or other publication; front matter.

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front-page British  

noun

1. (modifier) important or newsworthy enough to be put on the front page of a newspaper

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Etymology

Origin of front-page

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05

Example Sentences

The trial at Oslo district court has lasted almost seven weeks and every day of evidence has been front-page news in Norway.

From BBC

The other story above the front-page fold is a critique of the defense secretary: “Hegseth’s Vengeful Rhetoric Grew From Experience in Iraq.”

From The Wall Street Journal

In 1958, when the star Maria Callas stopped partway through performing “Norma” in Rome and refused to finish the show, it was front-page news; the police were called in to keep the peace.

From The Wall Street Journal

“All the President’s Men” underscores that sentiment with its matter-of-fact final shot, watching a teletype machine writing out years of front-page headlines leading to Nixon’s resignation.

From Salon

Before covering M&A, she reported on retail companies and produced a string of front-page articles and scoops on the troubles at Kodak and J.C.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• big
• major
• serious
• significant
• valuable
• weighty