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noun
The headlining band or performer at a concert or similar event; the best-known and first billed musician, comedian, etc., often performing as the final act of the evening.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The interior fabric covering the ceiling-like area inside of a vehicle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: liner, lining
noun
a performer who receives prominent billing
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: star
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: performer, performing artist
History
Etymology tree English headline Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English headliner From headline (verb) + -er.
From head + liner.
Across languages
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
