Headlining
'hɛdlaɪnɪŋ
Definitions
2 meaningsTo be the main performer or feature, especially in an event or publication; to be the most important story or item.
'hɛdlaɪnɪŋ
To be the most prominent performer or act.
She is headlining her own show at the theatre.
💡 Simply: Imagine your favorite band is playing a concert. If they are headlining, it means they're the main act everyone came to see. Think of it like the star of the show!
👶 For kids: When something is headlining, it's like being the star of the show or the most important thing on the page.
More Examples
The major news story is headlining all the papers today.
The comedian is headlining at a comedy festival.
The band is headlining a concert tour across Europe.
How It's Used
"The band is headlining the music festival this year."
"The article is headlining the main news section."
Serving as a headline or being the main event or focus; relating to or worthy of being in a headline.
'hɛdlaɪnɪŋ
Relating to a headline; prominent or important.
The headlining act received a standing ovation.
💡 Simply: It's like the biggest, most important story. If a news event is headlining, it's the one everyone's talking about!
👶 For kids: If something is headlining, it's the most important or biggest thing.
More Examples
The headlining issues in the campaign are still being debated.
The headlining argument of the debate was based on economy.
How It's Used
"The headlining news story captured the public’s attention."
Idioms & expressions
Headline news
The most important news stories.
"The scandal made headline news across the world."
Make headlines
To become the subject of important news; to receive significant media attention.
"The athlete's performance made headlines around the world."
From 'headline' (originally used in journalism for a main title or heading) + '-ing' (suffix forming the present participle). The verb form evolved to describe the top performer or feature in an event.
The term 'headlining' emerged with the rise of print journalism and the practice of highlighting major news items in large, bold type at the top of a news story, or 'headline'.
Memory tip
Think of the headline; it's the main event or story.