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title

665 1.0
The name shown at the top of a book, chapter, film, or article
  • noun
  • /ˈtaɪtəl/
translation icon : título
  • In January 2001, The Economist awarded Afghanistan the title of the world's "worst country."
  • book title
  • article title
  • title page

And what if the title is just a word?

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Examples

  • Don't worry, I'm gonna have plenty more reviews for you guys soon for new and upcoming titles.

  • Listen to his book titles, Who Are We?

  • And what if the title is just a word?

  • Ah, well, what is the title of your latest book?

  • How would you rate these titles from best to worst?

  • How did you end up settling on the title Summer of Soul?

  • Well, given the book's title, I don't think you'll be surprised by the ending.

  • What is the title of the book you are currently reading?

  • The movie's title was inspired by a famous poem.

  • She proudly displayed the title of her award-winning painting at the gallery.

Synonyms

headline
vstitle
  • Literature
542 1.1

The title at the top of a newspaper article that tells the main point

is the general name for creative works and on-screen text not news headings
rubric
vstitle
  • Formal
7 7.2

A heading that groups things for discussion or study

is the name of a creative work or on-screen text not a classification
titulus
vstitle
9.9

A short heading at the top of a chapter or page

is broader, applying to creative works and on-screen headings as well

Compounds

7 5.4

The main character a play, film, or show is named after

5 2.0

The page at the start of a book that shows the book's name, author, and publisher

title deed
  • Specialized
2 6.1

An official paper that shows who owns a house or land

2 4.0

A person who currently has first place in a competition

title bar
  • Specialized
1 3.7

A bar at the top of a window that shows the document or program name

1 5.9

A game available only on one console or computer

bastard title
  • Specialized
9.9

A page at the start of a book that shows only the title before the main title page

8.2

An official process that legally transfers ownership of property between people

half title
  • Specialized
7.7

The page near the front of a book that shows only the title

running title
  • Jargon
7.1

A short title appears at the top of each page to show the chapter or section

series title page
  • Specialized
6.8

A page near the front of a book that shows the series name and other details

A word like Mr or Doctor that people use with a name to show respect

A video game published by Square Enix

statute title
  • Formal
7.9

A heading at the start of a law or bill that gives its name and brief description

How Informative

to headline
13 4.2
caption
45 2.7
catchline
  • Literature
5.4
title
665 1.0
label
187 1.0

Surface Forms

title singular
titles plural

Etymology

Title comes from the Latin titulus, which meant 'label' or 'heading'. So a book or film title is its label or heading that tells people what the work is about.