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1headline

noun head·line \-ˌlīn\

: the title written in large letters over a story in a newspaper

headlines : the major news stories reported in newspapers, magazines, or television news programs

Full Definition of HEADLINE

1
:  words set at the head of a passage or page to introduce or categorize
2
a :  a head of a newspaper story or article usually printed in large type and giving the gist of the story or article that follows
b plural :  front-page news <the scandal made headlines>
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First Known Use of HEADLINE

1824

Rhymes with HEADLINE

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2headline

verb

: to provide (a newspaper story) with a headline

: to be the main performer in (a show or concert)

Full Definition of HEADLINE

transitive verb
1
:  to provide with a headline
2
:  to publicize highly
3
:  to be engaged as a leading performer in (a show)

First Known Use of HEADLINE

1891

3headline

adjective

Definition of HEADLINE

:  deserving mention in a headline :  very noteworthy <the headline abduction of a diplomat>

First Known Use of HEADLINE

1939
HEADLINE Defined for Kids

headline

noun head·line \ˈhed-ˌlīn\

Definition of HEADLINE for Kids

:  a title of an article in a newspaper

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