Title
/ˈtaɪ.təl/
Definitions
3 meaningsThe name of a book, movie, piece of music, or other work of art, or the name or designation given to a person or thing.
/ˈtaɪ.təl/
A name given to a piece of work, or a person's rank.
The title of the song is 'Imagine'.
💡 Simply: It's the name of a book, movie, or song, like calling a pet. Also, it's what you're called at work, like 'Teacher' or 'Doctor.'
👶 For kids: It's the name of something, like the name of your favorite book or your job title!
More Examples
The title of the report was misleading.
He earned the title of 'Professor' after years of teaching.
How It's Used
"The title of the book is 'Pride and Prejudice'."
"Her title at the company is Marketing Manager."
To give a title to.
/ˈtaɪ.təl/
To give a name to something.
She decided to title her new novel 'Whispers of the Wind'.
💡 Simply: To give something a name. Like, you 'title' a song or a presentation. It's like putting a label on it!
👶 For kids: To give something a name, like giving your toy a special name.
More Examples
They titled the painting 'Sunset over the Lake'.
The news report was titled 'Local Victory'.
How It's Used
"The newspaper titled its article 'Local Hero Saves Cat'."
"The author titled the book 'The Secret Garden'."
The legal right to ownership of a property or asset; evidence of ownership.
/ˈtaɪ.təl/
Legal ownership.
The bank held the title until the loan was paid.
💡 Simply: It's the proof you own something, like a house or a car. It's the legal document.
👶 For kids: It's the paper that says you own something, like your bike!
More Examples
They checked the title to ensure there were no liens.
She transferred the title of the car to her son.
How It's Used
"She obtained clear title to the property."
"The title to the land was transferred."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
by the title of
Used to introduce a person's full name and professional designation.
"He was introduced as 'John Smith, by the title of Dr.'."
to have title
To legally own a property or asset.
"She was excited to finally have title to her own home."
From Old French *titre*, from Latin *titulus* ('inscription, label, title').
The word 'title' has been used in English since the late 13th century, originally referring to an inscription or label.
Memory tip
Think of the word 'title' as the 'label' on a book or a person's job.
Word Origin
"inscription, label, title"