Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
headword
Noun
/ˈhɛdˌwɜrd/
Definition
A headword is the main word or phrase in a dictionary entry that defines the meaning explained in that entry.
Examples
- The headword ‘dog’ leads to the definition and details about the animal.
- In a thesaurus, the headword ‘happy’ may have several synonyms listed beneath it.
Meaning
The primary term or name listed in a dictionary that represents the subject of the definition or description that follows.
Synonyms
- entry word
- lemma
- main word
