What does TITLE mean?

Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions

• Noun: the name of a book, composition, or other artistic work.
• Verb: to give a name or title to something.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈtaɪtəl/
• UK: /ˈtʌɪtl̩/

Origin and Usage

The word "title" originated from the Old English word "titul", which means "inscription, heading". It has been used as a noun since the 14th century and as a verb since the 16th century. In modern usage, "title" is commonly used to refer to the name of a book, movie, or other artistic work.

Synonyms

• Name
• Heading
• Label
• Caption
• Designation

Related Words

• Label
• Name
• Head
• Sign
• Mark

Example Sentences

• She is the author of a best-selling title about gardening.
• The movie was given the title "Gone with the Wind".
• He will title his new book "The Art of War".