1
: one that removes heads
especially
: a grain-harvesting machine that cuts off the grain heads and elevates them to a wagon
2
a
: a brick or stone laid in a wall with its end toward the face of the wall
b
: a beam fitted at one side of an opening to support free ends of floor joists, studs, or rafters
c
: a horizontal structural or finish piece over an opening : lintel
d
: a conduit (such as an exhaust pipe for a many-cylindered engine) into which a number of smaller conduits open
e
: a mounting plate through which electrical terminals pass from a sealed device (such as a transistor)
3
: a fall or dive headfirst
took a header into the pool
4
: a shot or pass in soccer made by heading the ball
5
b
: information (such as a page number) printed or placed at the top of each page of a document compare footer sense 2
Examples of header in a Sentence
She tripped on the rock and took a header.
He scored with a header past the goalie.
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His header in the box was straight at goalkeeper Jose Sa, though.
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Art De Roché, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
Musiala had a big chance in this game, but his header was tipped over the bar by Feyenoord keeper Justin Bijlow.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
Twenty-two seconds later, Tsimikas’ corner found Jota lurking, perfectly placed to glance in a header and settle Liverpool’s No 9 debate.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Art De Roché, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
Musiala had a big chance in this game, but his header was tipped over the bar by Feyenoord keeper Justin Bijlow.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Bonus: Sling is currently offering a limited-time deal of up to 50 percent off for eligible new subscribers:
Stream all of the NFL triple header games on Sling and sign up online here.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
Twenty-two seconds later, Tsimikas’ corner found Jota lurking, perfectly placed to glance in a header and settle Liverpool’s No 9 debate.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for header
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“Header.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/header. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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header
noun
head·er
ˈhed-ər 
: a fall or dive headfirst
took a header downstairs
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