headlines

head-lines · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of headline; the titles or headings at the top of newspaper articles or pages.

  2. 2.

    The main points of news, especially as presented at the start of a broadcast.

  3. 3.

    (verb) Third person singular present of "headline."

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    hit the headlines — to become major news
  • •
    make headlines — to attract significant media attention
  • •
    behind the headlines — the full story beyond what is reported

Related words

See also: headline, journalism, media, news
Synonyms: banners, captions, titles

Etymology

A compound of head (meaning "top" or "front") and lines (referring to lines of text), with plural suffix -s.