leading article

American  

[lee-ding] / ˈli dɪŋ /

noun

Journalism.

1. Also called leader.  the most important or prominent news story in a newspaper.

2. British. leader.

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leading article British  

/ ˈliːdɪŋ /

noun

1. another term for leader

2. the article given most prominence in a magazine or newspaper

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Etymology

Origin of leading article

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

In a leading article, the Times says many criticisms can reasonably be made of the Treasury's assumptions in the report but Mr Osborne has thrown down a challenge.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2016

“It is important not to confuse patriotism with loyalty to the crown,” said its leading article.

From The Guardian • Sep. 16, 2015

The Sun's response is not in leading article form.

From The Guardian • Jul. 12, 2011

Only false note was a great photograph of, and leading article by, Randolph Churchill, jejune son of Winston, whose relation to Cleveland, if any, was nowhere explained.

From Time Magazine Archive

A pungent leading article, or a keen opposition of interests, is far more likely to produce duels than the smiles or caprices even of a Liévenne or an Alice Ozy.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846 by Various