head-liner

A famous singer is the head-liner of the concert tonight.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A prominent performer or celebrity: "head-liner" refers to the main star or leading act in a show, event, or performance who is given top billing (listed first in promotional materials).
   • A person given top billing: In entertainment and media, a "head-liner" is the individual whose name appears most prominently in advertisements, posters, or credits, often to attract audiences.

Usage Examples

• (The main star of the event.)
• (She gained top billing due to her success.)

Advanced Usage

• "to be the head-liner": to be the most important or famous participant in an event.

  • The festival's head-liner was a legendary rock group, drawing thousands of fans. (The group was the main attraction.)

• "head-liner status": the position or reputation of being a top-billed star.

  • After years of hard work, he finally achieved head-liner status in the theater world. (He became a leading figure.)

Variants and Related Words

• Headline (n): a heading at the top of a newspaper article or broadcast, often indicating the main story.

  • The headline announced the election results. (The main title of the news story.)

• Headline (v): to be the main performer or to appear as the leading act.

  • The band will headline the music festival. (They will be the top-billed performers.)

Synonyms

• Star: a famous performer or celebrity.
• Lead: the main actor or performer in a production.
• Top act: the most prominent performer in a show.

Related Idioms

• "Steal the show": to be the most impressive performer, often outshining others.

  • The young dancer stole the show, even though she wasn't the head-liner. (She became the center of attention.)

• "Top billing": the position of being listed first or most prominently in promotional materials.

  • The actor demanded top billing in the movie credits. (He insisted on being named first.)