Lede
noun
The opening sentence or paragraph of a news article that summarizes the story's most important points.
The lede of the article captured the reader's attention instantly.
Often appears as...
- burying the lede
- follow the lede
Usage tips
Formal
Journalistic
noun
The opening sentence or paragraph of a news article that summarizes the story's most important points.
The lede of the article captured the reader's attention instantly.
Often appears as...
- burying the lede
- follow the lede
Usage tips
Formal
Journalistic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Journalistic Hook
Describes how the first few lines grab attention in news articles.
A good lede hooks you: 'In a historic vote, our town said no to corruption.'
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Spoilers
The lede entices readers without giving away all the details of the article.
The lede hinted at the scandal without revealing the politician's fate.
Pro Tip 3/3Burying Misuse
Avoid 'burying the lede', which is hiding key information too deep in the article.
Don't bury the lede by starting with the weather report when the story's about a storm.
Pro Tip 1/3Journalistic Hook
Describes how the first few lines grab attention in news articles.
A good lede hooks you: 'In a historic vote, our town said no to corruption.'
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Spoilers
The lede entices readers without giving away all the details of the article.
The lede hinted at the scandal without revealing the politician's fate.
Pro Tip 3/3Burying Misuse
Avoid 'burying the lede', which is hiding key information too deep in the article.
Don't bury the lede by starting with the weather report when the story's about a storm.
Pro Tip 1/3Journalistic Hook
Describes how the first few lines grab attention in news articles.
A good lede hooks you: 'In a historic vote, our town said no to corruption.'
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Spoilers
The lede entices readers without giving away all the details of the article.
The lede hinted at the scandal without revealing the politician's fate.
Pro Tip 3/3Burying Misuse
Avoid 'burying the lede', which is hiding key information too deep in the article.
Don't bury the lede by starting with the weather report when the story's about a storm.
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Quote examples
Gina Barreca
American Comedian
Every patient tends to bury the most important story inside some other story, just the way new writers often 'bury the lede.' 'Burying the lede' is an old journalism term for when you only find out the real point about halfway into the article, but it also applies to therapy.
Quote examples
William Safire
American Author
Do not be taken in by 'insiderisms.' Fledgling columnists, eager to impress readers with their grasp of journalistic jargon, are drawn to such arcane spellings as 'lede.' Where they lede, do not follow.
Quote examples
Gina Barreca
American Comedian
Every patient tends to bury the most important story inside some other story, just the way new writers often 'bury the lede.' 'Burying the lede' is an old journalism term for when you only find out the real point about halfway into the article, but it also applies to therapy.
Quote examples
William Safire
American Author
Do not be taken in by 'insiderisms.' Fledgling columnists, eager to impress readers with their grasp of journalistic jargon, are drawn to such arcane spellings as 'lede.' Where they lede, do not follow.
Example 1 of 2
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