The subheadline



Example: Subheadline adds additional detail to support main headline message

Definition


"The subheadline" is a secondary headline in a text or article that provides additional detail or clarification to support the main headline, often used to draw readers' attention and enhance understanding of the primary message.

Etymology


The term "the subheadline" comes from combining 'sub-', meaning 'under' or 'secondary,' with 'headline,' which refers to the main title of a news article. Did you know? The use of subheadlines became popular in print media to break up text and highlight important information beneath the main headline.

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"The subheadline" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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