Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

byline

noun

/ˈbaɪ.laɪn/

Definition

A line that names the author of an article, typically found at the beginning of a news story.

Examples

The article had a prominent byline, indicating it was written by a well-known journalist.
Each byline at the top of the page gives credit to the writer for their work.
The magazine introduced a new section with bylines featuring local contributors.

Meaning

A byline is a short phrase that includes the name of the writer or journalist responsible for a specific piece of writing, showing who created the content.