headliner (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈhedˌlaɪnər/
Definition
The main act or performer in a concert, show, or festival.
Examples
The festival organizers announced that the legendary rock band would be the Saturday night headliner.
She felt nervous about performing right before the headliner at the sold-out stadium.
Many fans left the venue early because they were only interested in seeing the headliner.
How to Use headliner
- headliner for (prepositional phrase)
- The main act of a specific event. — "Who is the headliner for the music festival this year?"
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