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headliner

[ hed-lahy-ner ]
/ ˈhɛdˌlaɪ nər /
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noun

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

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Origin of headliner

First recorded in 1890–95; headline + -er1

Words nearby headliner

headless, headless mule, head lettuce, headlight, headline, headliner, headline rate, head-load, headlock, headlong, head louse
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Words related to headliner

star, personality, hero, name, celebrity, favorite, idol, superstar, artist, character, clown, player, villain, comedian, entertainer, performer, innovation, somebody, luminary, notable

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British Dictionary definitions for headliner

headliner
/ (ˈhɛdˌlaɪnə) /

noun

a performer given prominent billing; star
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