Headline
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine article, summarising its content in a brief, attention-grabbing way. Can also refer to the most important or prominent news story.
“The shocking headline dominated the front page of every major newspaper that morning.”
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/ˈhɛd.laɪn/
Syllables
head·line
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Contains HEAD + LINE compound with triple E - news-related term
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Worth 12 points; compound word with good letter connectivity
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