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header

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhedɚ/ · UK /ˈhedə/

Forms: headers

header means: Text at the top of a page or column that gives a title, name, or other information.

noun

TOP TEXTB2

Text at the top of a page or column that gives a title, name, or other information.

  • Put your name in the header.
  • The column headers explain what each number means.
  • Each page has the same header and a different page number.

Similar words: heading

Opposites: footer

Common phrases: page header, column header, table header, add a header

HEAD BALL HITB2

In football, hitting the ball with your head, sometimes to score a goal.

  • His header hit the post.
  • She scored with a powerful header.
  • The goalkeeper saved two headers in the final minute.

Common phrases: score a header, powerful header, diving header, header from someone

TOP PAGE AREAB2

The area at the top of a page or screen layout.

  • The header takes up too much space.
  • We placed the logo inside the website header.
  • Make the header smaller so the text fits on one page.

Opposites: footer

Common phrases: website header, page header, header area, resize the header

HEADING STYLEC1

A text style used to make titles or section names stand out.

  • Use a bold header for each section.
  • These headers are larger than the main text.
  • Choose a level two header for the chapter title.

Similar words: heading style

Common phrases: bold header, level two header, header style, header font

Questions about header

What does header mean?

Text at the top of a page or column that gives a title, name, or other information.

What is header in other languages?

Türkçe: üst bilgi · Español: encabezado · Français: en-tête · Deutsch: Kopfzeile · Italiano: intestazione · 日本語: ヘッダー

How do you pronounce header?

In American English /ˈhedɚ/; in British English /ˈhedə/.

How do you use header in a sentence?

Put your name in the header. The column headers explain what each number means.

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