headliner

UK
/ˈhɛdˌlaɪnə/
US
/ˈhɛdˌlaɪnɚ/

Translations

headlinernoun
headliners
pl
UK
/ˈhɛdˌlaɪnə/
US
/ˈhɛdˌlaɪnɚ/
tête d'affichePersonne ou spectacle principal d’un événement ; emploi courant au sens de vedette principale.
The band was thrilled to be the headliner at the music festival this year.
Le groupe était ravi d’être la tête d’affiche du festival de musique cette année.
vedettePersonne ou élément qui attire l’attention médiatique ; emploi courant au sens de personnalité en vue.
The rookie quarterback became the headliner after leading his team to victory.
Le jeune quart-arrière est devenu la vedette après avoir mené son équipe à la victoire.
ciel de toitAutomobile ; la garniture intérieure du toit d’un véhicule.
The car's headliner was sagging and needed to be replaced.
Le ciel de toit de la voiture se décollait et devait être remplacé.
Synonyms
headline act
top biller
featured performer
main attraction
headlineradjective
more headliner
Comp.
most headliner
Super.
UK
/ˈhɛdlaɪnə/
US
/ˈhɛdlaɪnɚ/
Used attributively before another noun to denote connection with a main act or prominent position (e.g. "headliner slot").
de tête d'affiche
The comedian delivered a headliner performance despite being new to the circuit.
L’humoriste a livré une prestation de tête d’affiche malgré sa nouveauté sur le circuit.

Definitions

headlinernoun
A performer or act that is the main attraction at an event, especially in a concert or show.
The band was thrilled to be the headliner at the music festival this year.
The material or fabric lining the inside roof of a vehicle.
The car's headliner was sagging and needed to be replaced.
A person or thing of notable prominence that receives major attention in media coverage.
The rookie quarterback became the headliner after leading his team to victory.
headlineradjective
Relating to or suitable for a headliner; occupying or deserving a foremost position.
The comedian delivered a headliner performance despite being new to the circuit.