IPA: //ˈhɛd.laɪn//
KK: /ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/
Noteworthy or deserving of attention, often used to describe something that is significant or important enough to be featured prominently.
The scientist made a headline discovery that changed our understanding of climate change.
Comparative: more headline
Superlative: most headline
A title or summary of a news article, usually written in large letters at the top of the page.
The headline of the article caught everyone's attention.
To feature someone or something as the main attraction or to provide a title for a news article or section.
The festival will headline several famous musicians this summer.
Past: headlined
Past Participle: headlined
**Headline** → It is formed from "head" (from Old English *heafod*, meaning the top or leader) and "line" (from Latin *linea*, meaning a line or string). The word "headline" refers to the leading line of text that summarizes the main point of an article or news story, typically found at the top.
Think of the 'head' as the top part and 'line' as a line of text — a headline is the top line that gives you the main idea.