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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHeadline
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A heading at the top of an article or page in a newspaper, magazine, or website, typically printed in large type.
"The sensational headline on the front page caused widespread debate."
- 1
To give a headline to a story, or to be the featured leading performer at a concert or event.
"The rock band will headline the music festival on Saturday night."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of 'head' (from Old English 'hēafod') and 'line' (from Old English 'līne' and Latin 'linea'). Originally referring to the topmost line of a page or manuscript, the term evolved in late 19th-century journalism to designate the prominent title or heading of a newspaper article designed to grab immediate attention.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Headline" is said worldwide
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gros titre
Transliteration: /ɡʁo ti.tʁ/
"Le gros titre du journal attirait tous les regards."
Schlagzeile
Transliteration: /ˈʃlaːkˌtsaɪlə/
"Die Schlagzeile dominierte die morgendliche Nachrichtensendung."
titolo
Transliteration: /ˈti.to.lo/
"Il titolo del quotidiano era particolarmente provocatorio."
titular
Transliteration: /ti.tuˈlaɾ/
"El titular de la noticia ocupaba toda la página."
manchete
Transliteration: /mɐ̃ˈʃe.tʃi/
"A manchete do jornal matinal surpreendeu a todos."
शीर्षक
Transliteration: shirshak
"अखबार का मुख्य शीर्षक बहुत चौकाने वाला था।"
头条
Transliteration: tóutiáo
"这条新闻占据了各大报纸的头条。"
머리기사
Transliteration: meorigisa
"그 기사는 오늘의 주요 머리기사로 실렸다."
見出し
Transliteration: midashi
"新聞の一面に見出しが大きく載っていた。"
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