You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for September 19.

Batman Day

Today’s word is headline, spelled h-e-a-d-l-i-n-e.

headline /ˈhedlaɪn/ ●●○ noun [countable]

make/grab (the) headlines

(also be in/hit the headlines) to be reported in many newspapers and on radio and television

Woods' success has made headlines nationwide.

The story made headlines around the world and researchers believe it may have inspired the novel Lassie Come Home.

More airplane tragedies will make the headlines.

She has grabbed the headlines by making public accusations of corruption within the government.

headline verb

[intransitive, transitive] to appear as the main performer or band in a show

Beyoncé is headlining at the festival this year.

Frank Sinatra headlined at the Sands Hotel for three consecutive seasons.

In 2017, Johnson got the chance to headline the Houston Rodeo, one of the most coveted opportunities in country music.

— Cindy Watts, PEOPLE.com, 3 Sep. 2021

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