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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)
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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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