subhead

[ suhb-hed ]

noun

1. a title or heading heading of a subdivision, as in a chapter, essay, or newspaper article.
2. a subordinate division of a title or heading. heading.
3. the immediate subordinate of the president or other head heads of an educational institution.

Word History and Origins

Origin of subhead¹

First recorded in 1580–90; sub- + head

Example Sentences

The subhead of the book is "the art of the perfect sandwich."

From Salon

The Times subhead was “Politically appointed lawyers sometimes frustrated Donald J. Trump’s ambitions. His allies are planning to install more aggressive legal gatekeepers if he regains the White House.”

From Salon

The subhead on last week’s game review read: “The offensive line has protected Stafford.”

From Los Angeles Times

More specifically, the headline is a fair summary of their allegations, the subhead offers additional context, and the first paragraph of the article hyperlinks to the letter itself, allowing readers to draw their own conclusion.”

From Washington Post

It’s beneath a subhead of a subhead and amounts to nine vague words: a pledge to “protect the lives of unborn children and their mothers.”

From Washington Post