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headline

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/ · UK /ˈhɛdlaɪn/

Forms: headlines, headlining, headlined

headline means: The title of a news story, usually written in large letters to attract attention.

noun

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The title of a news story, usually written in large letters to attract attention.

  • The headline caught my attention.
  • Her victory made headlines around the world.
  • Did you read the headline above that article?

Similar words: title, heading

Common phrases: newspaper headline, front page headline, a striking headline

Questions about headline

What does headline mean?

The title of a news story, usually written in large letters to attract attention.

What is headline in other languages?

Türkçe: manşet · Español: titular · Français: titre · Deutsch: Schlagzeile · Italiano: titolo · 日本語: 見出し

How do you pronounce headline?

In American English /ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/; in British English /ˈhɛdlaɪn/.

How do you use headline in a sentence?

The headline caught my attention. Her victory made headlines around the world.

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