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

Given that the Latine buying power in the U.S. is estimated at $3.6 trillion, tapping Bad Bunny as the headliner is a strategic move toward the league’s international expansion.

From Los Angeles Times

The NFL announced the musical headliner for Super Bowl LX’s halftime show, and — much to MAGA’s chagrin — it’s not Kid Rock.

From Los Angeles Times

None of next year’s headliners is a stranger to Stagecoach, which premiered in 2007 and which in recent years has rivaled Coachella as a destination for marketers and influencers.

From Los Angeles Times

At one point, McLachlan found herself saying that the festival would be looking to add male headliners, only for Emmylou Harris to be the voice of reason, telling her to hold the line.

From Salon

They need their headliners to come to the party once again.

From BBC

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