headlines (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈhɛdˌlaɪnz/
Definition
The main or most important news story in a newspaper or on a news broadcast, often printed in large letters.
Examples
The newspaper's front page featured a headline about the election results.
The scandal made headlines around the world.
She scanned the headlines to see what was happening.
How to Use headlines
- make headlines (idiom)
- To be reported in the news; to become famous or notorious. — "The celebrity's controversial statement made headlines worldwide."
- scan headlines (collocation)
- To quickly read the main news titles to get an overview of current events. — "I usually scan the headlines over breakfast to catch up on the news."
- front-page headline (collocation)
- A headline that is featured on the first page of a newspaper. — "The discovery of the ancient artifact earned a front-page headline."
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