banner headline

A newspaper displays a banner headline across its front page.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large headline: "banner headline" refers to a headline that is printed in very large type and extends across the entire width of a newspaper page. It is typically used for the most important news story of the day.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The newspaper's banner headline announced the election results in bold letters. (The large headline across the top of the page highlighted the key news.)
  • A banner headline about the earthquake dominated the front page. (The headline, stretching from one side to the other, covered the major event.)

Advanced Usage

• "to make banner headlines": to become the subject of very prominent news coverage.

  • The scandal made banner headlines in every major newspaper. (The story was featured as the top news with large headlines.)

• "banner headline treatment": the practice of giving a story the most prominent display on a page.

  • The editor decided to give the discovery banner headline treatment. (The story was placed in the most eye-catching position with a large headline.)

Variants and Related Words

• Banner (n): a long strip of cloth or other material bearing a slogan or design; also, a headline that spans the width of a page.
  • The protestors carried a banner with their message. (A long sign with a slogan.)
• Headline (n): a heading at the top of an article or page in a newspaper or magazine.
  • The headline read "Peace Talks Begin". (The title of the article.)

Synonyms

• Front-page headline: a headline appearing on the first page of a newspaper.
• Screaming headline: a very large, attention-grabbing headline (informal).

Related Idioms

• Hit the headlines: to become widely reported in the news.
  • The celebrity hit the headlines after the award ceremony. (Became a major news story.)
• Headline news: the most important news stories.
  • The weather forecast is not headline news. (It is not a major story.)