1. to be the featured performer or main attraction at an event
2. to give a headline to a newspaper article or story
Usage: journalism

Examples

• The famous rock band headlined the music festival last weekend.
• She headlined the comedy show at the downtown theater.
• The newspaper headlined the story ‘Local Team Wins Championship.’
• Three major acts headlined the outdoor concert series this summer.
• The editor headlined the article with a catchy phrase.
• Taylor Swift headlined several sold-out stadium shows.
• The sports section headlined the trade with bold letters.