front page

The breaking news story made the front page of the newspaper.

Definition

1. Noun:

   • The first page of a newspaper: "front page" refers to the first page of a newspaper, which typically contains the most important or prominent news stories.
   • A cover page: More broadly, it can mean the first page of any publication, such as a magazine or report.

2. Adjective (attributive use):

   • Relating to the front page: "front-page" describes something that is featured on the first page of a newspaper, often implying high importance or newsworthiness.
   • Highly significant or newsworthy: Used metaphorically to indicate something of great public interest or importance.

3. Verb (transitive):

   • To place on the front page: "to front-page" means to publish or feature a story on the front page of a newspaper.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • The scandal made the front page of every major newspaper. (The story was printed on the first page.)
  • She carefully read the front page before turning to the sports section. (The opening page of the publication.)

• Adjective:

  • This is a front-page story that will affect the entire nation. (A story important enough for the first page.)
  • The editor decided it was front-page news. (News of high significance.)

• Verb:

  • The newspaper front-paged the election results. (The newspaper printed the results on the front page.)

Advanced Usage

• "to hit the front page": to become a major news story featured prominently.

  • The celebrity's arrest hit the front page of every tabloid. (The story became widely publicized.)

• "front-page treatment": the special attention or prominence given to a story by placing it on the front page.

  • The disaster received front-page treatment for a week. (The story was given top priority in coverage.)

Variants and Related Words

• Front-page (adj): used as a compound adjective before a noun.

  • A front-page article (An article on the first page.)

• Front-pager (n, informal): a story that appears on the front page.

  • That interview was a real front-pager. (A story worthy of the front page.)

Synonyms

• Cover page: the first page of a magazine or book (similar but not limited to newspapers).
• Lead story: the most important news item, often on the front page.
• Headline: the title or main heading of a front-page story.

Phrasal Verbs

• Front-page something: (no separable phrasal verb; used as a transitive verb phrase)
  • The editor front-paged the breaking news. (Placed the news on the front page.)

Related Idioms

• "Make the front page": to become a prominent news story.

  • Her discovery made the front page of the science journal. (Her work was featured prominently.)

• "Front-page news": something that is widely reported and considered very important.

  • The merger was front-page news for weeks. (It was a major, ongoing story.)