Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

headline-story

Noun
/ˈhɛdlaɪn ˈstɔːri/
Definition
A headline story is a significant news article or report that is featured prominently due to its relevance or impact.
Examples
  • The headline story today covers the recent election results.
  • Many readers were drawn to the headline story about climate change.
  • The newspaper’s headline story was about a groundbreaking scientific discovery.
Meaning
It refers to an important piece of news that captures attention and is often displayed as the main story in a publication or broadcast.
Synonyms
  • Lead story
  • Main story
  • Top story
  • Feature article