Word HEADLINE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

headline

🇺🇸 [ˈhɛdˌlaɪn]

Meanings

The main title or heading of a news article, story, or publication, typically summarizing the key points. It is designed to catch attention and provide a glimpse of the content.

Examples

• The headline of the newspaper caught my attention.
• She read the headline before deciding to read the article.
• The headline reported breaking news about the storm.

Synonyms

title • heading • caption

Antonyms

subheading • detail • small print