Definition of "headline" in English

noun

1. (journalism) The heading or title of a magazine or newspaper article.

   • The headline on today's newspaper reads "John Doe Wins Wood-Splitting Competition."

2. (printing, dated) The line at the top of a page containing the folio or number of the page.

3. (entertainment) The top-billed attraction.

4. (nautical) A headrope.

verb

1. To give a headline to a page or section of a text.

2. (transitive, intransitive, entertainment) To present as the main attraction; to have top billing, to be the main attraction.