The headline
Example: Headline summarizes main idea of news article
Definition
"The headline" is the main title of a news article, designed to summarize the most important information or main idea in a concise and attention-grabbing way. It helps readers quickly understand what the article is about and encourages them to read further.
Etymology
The term "headline" originates from the combination of "head," meaning the top or leading part, and "line," referring to a row of words. It first appeared in print in the late 19th century as newspapers began emphasizing prominent titles to attract readers. Did you know? The use of headlines became crucial with the rise of mass media to quickly convey key news.
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"The headline" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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