Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

newspaper-headline

noun
/ˈnjuːzpeɪpər ˈhɛdlaɪn/
Definition
A newspaper headline is a title or heading that summarizes the main point or topic of an article in a newspaper.
Examples
  • The newspaper headline read, “Local Hero Saves Children from Fire!”
  • She quickly glanced at the newspaper headlines over her morning coffee.
  • The bold newspaper headline was hard to miss as he walked past the newsstand.
Meaning
The headline captures the essence of the article to attract readers’ attention and entice them to read further.
Synonyms
  • title
  • heading
  • banner
  • caption