Headline/ˈhedlaɪn/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Attention Grabbing Headlines are designed to quickly attract attention and summarize the story. Headline: 'Landmark Victory: Local Team Triumphs!' Pro Tip 2/3Brief and Bold Headlines are concise and often use strong or emotive language. Headline: 'Economy Crashes: Markets in Turmoil' Pro Tip 3/3Puns and Playfulness Sometimes headlines use puns or wordplay for a humorous or clever effect. Headline: 'Bakers Rise to the Occasion'