headliner

[hed-lahy-ner]

noun

1. a performer whose name appears most prominently in a program or advertisement or on a marquee; star.

headliner

/ ˈhɛdˌlaɪnə /

noun

1. a performer given prominent billing; star

Word History and Origins

Origin of headliner¹

First recorded in 1890–95; headline + -er ¹

Example Sentences

A mock news livestream took over the stage’s screens in search of the Sunday headliner, accusing him of “never dropping the album.”

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Tens of thousands of fans are expected to attend the three-day event, which will feature about 100 acts from international headliners to new emerging artists.

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Give thanks, NFL fans, the headliners are set for this year’s Thanksgiving Day halftime shows.

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The promotions are a headliner on the Chinese shopping calendar, pulling in billions in sales, but momentum has been waning in recent years as economic headwinds keep consumers cautious.

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Organisers confirmed that two more headliners would be announced at a later date.

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