Subheadline
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Subheadline is a noun meaning (journalism) A smaller, secondary headline that usually elaborates on the main headline above it.
Meaning
(journalism) A smaller, secondary headline that usually elaborates on the main headline above it.
Example Sentences
That subheadline is an exaggeration, to be sure. But not by much.
The March 5, 1978 issue of National Reader […] contained an exciting front page headline — "Most Major Hollywood Stars Are Gay or Bisexual!!!!" Splashed on the cover are photos of Rock Hudson, Shaun and David Cassidy, […] and, last but not least, Lily Tomlin. In the top right hand corner is the subheadline — "Finally Shocking Truth Can Be Told!"
Word Forms
- subheadlines
Synonyms for subheadline
Depending on context, synonyms include deck, subline, tagline.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include subheadword, subcaption, subcontent, substory, subpicture, subexplanation.
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