subheading

noun

sub·​head·​ing ˈsəb-ˌhe-diŋ How to pronounce subheading (audio)
Synonyms of subheadingnext

Examples of subheading in a Sentence

The newspaper headline read “House burns down on Elm Street” with the subheading “Arson suspected.” You can find the chart in the “Financial Matters” chapter under the subheading “Mortgages and Loans.”
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Once the disk is decrypted, click the BitLocker drive encryption button under the related subheading. ArsTechnica, 26 Jan. 2026 Include engaging headlines, key phrases, and outline potential subheadings. Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 Leopard is Seal Don’t be confused by this subheading — a leopard is definitely a different animal to a seal. Rory Doherty, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of subheading was in 1842

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“Subheading.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subheading. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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subheading

noun
sub·​head·​ing ˈsəb-ˌhed-iŋ How to pronounce subheading (audio)

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