Example: Headline summarizes main idea of an article or report
Definition
"The headline" refers to the main title or heading at the top of an article or report that summarizes its primary topic or main idea, designed to capture the reader's attention and provide a quick overview of the content.
The term "headline" originates from the combination of "head," meaning top or foremost, and "line," referring to a row of text. It first appeared in print to indicate the prominent line of text at the top of a newspaper story, guiding readers to the article's main point.
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"The headline" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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