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headline
[hed-lahyn]
noun
a heading in a newspaper for any written material, sometimes for an illustration, to indicate subject matter, set in larger type than that of the copy and containing one or more words and lines and often several banks.
the largest such heading on the front page, usually at the top.
the line at the top of a page, containing the title, pagination, etc.
verb (used with object)
to furnish with a headline.
to mention or name in a headline.
to publicize, feature, or star (a specific performer, product, etc.).
to be the star of (a show, nightclub act, etc.)
verb (used without object)
to be the star of an entertainment.
headline
/ ˈhɛdˌlaɪn /
noun
Also called: head. heading.
a phrase at the top of a newspaper or magazine article indicating the subject of the article, usually in larger and heavier type
a line at the top of a page indicating the title, page number, etc
(usually plural) the main points of a television or radio news broadcast, read out before the full broadcast and summarized at the end
to become prominent in the news
verb
(tr) to furnish (a story or page) with a headline
to have top billing (in)
Example Sentences
The decline in the headline sales figure was partly due to currency swings.
Likewise, recent headlines have highlighted trouble for some less creditworthy “subprime” borrowers on their car loans.
It could make for some possibly embarrassing headlines for the bank if it loses control of its narrative.
“US rush to expand LNG exports heightens fears of global gas glut,” said a recent Financial Times headline.
“While near-term headline risks may continue to fuel volatility, the underlying equity market primary trend remains constructive. Strengthening corporate fundamentals should underpin the next leg higher as we enter a historically strong November,” Rubner said.
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