B1nounmedia
US/ˈhed.laɪn/
UK/ˈhed.laɪn/
the title of a news story, printed in large letters at the top
In context
The headline on every front page was about the typhoon.
Many people share articles after reading only the headline.
The young footballer's goal made headlines across Southeast Asia.
Words that go with headline
verb + noun
- make headlinesThe company made headlines when it gave every worker a bonus.
- hit the headlinesThe tiny village hit the headlines after the discovery of ancient coins.
- grab headlinesCelebrity weddings often grab headlines while serious news is ignored.
adjective + noun
- front-page headlineThe scandal was the front-page headline for a whole week.
- misleading headlineThe misleading headline suggested the vaccine was dangerous.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The news made the headline yesterday.Correct: The news made headlines yesterday.