headnote

[ hed-noht ]

noun

1. a brief summary, comment, or explanation that precedes a chapter, report, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of headnote¹

First recorded in 1850–55; head + note

Example Sentences

We definitely recommend reading the recipe headnote to get the best result.

From Washington Post

This is another recipe where you do want to pay careful attention to the headnote, as gluten-free substitutes work differently than wheat flours.

From Washington Post

The headnotes on the recipe reads, “Remember that whole-wheat dough must not be kneaded and only requires a few minutes to mix.”

From Eater

For dinner, I made the New York Times recipe for a Thanksgiving leftover enchilada pie, which the headnote says was developed for a children’s section of the newspaper, which made me feel a little self conscious but only a little.

From Eater