Headliner (Noun)
Meaning
A performer who receives prominent billing.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The famous singer was the headliner at the annual music festival that attracted thousands of attendees.
- As the most popular comedian in the country, she was the obvious choice as the headliner for the comedy club's grand reopening.
- The rock band was thrilled to learn they would be the headliner at the iconic venue where many legendary musicians had performed.
- The event organizers spared no expense in securing a big-name headliner to draw in the crowds for their charity gala.
- After years of opening for other acts, the young musician finally landed a gig as the headliner for her own national tour.