Headline

Definition of Headline

Head´line` Pronunciation: ~līn`

n.	1.	(Print.) The line at the head or top of a page.
	2.	(Naut.) See Headrope.
	3.	(Journalism) A title for an article in a newspaper, sometimes one line, sometimes more, set in larger and bolder type than the body of the article and indicating the subject matter or content of the article.
	4.	A similar title at the top of the newspaper indicating the most important story of the day; also, a title for an illustration or picture.
v. t.	1.	To mention in a headline.
	2.	To furnish with a headline (senses 1, 3, or 4).
	3.	To publicise prominently in an advertisement.

Related Words

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