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Definition

  • noun: the name given to something (such as a book, song, or movie) to identify or describe it
  • noun: written material introduced into a motion picture or television program to give credits, explain an action, or represent dialogue
  • verb: to give a name or title to (something)
  • verb: to provide a title for
  • usually used in plural
  • synonyms: epithet, name, appellation

Examples

  • The 'title' game/match [=the game/match that decides who wins the championship] will be played tonight.

  • As a child, he was taught to address his elders with the 'courtesy titles' “sir” and “ma'am.”

  • He played the 'title' role in 'Hamlet'. [=he played the role of Hamlet in the play 'Hamlet']

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) who, A, understands what it's like to be dying... but, B, hasn't actually died. Okay- I will read this horrible book with this very boring title... that does not include zombies or Stormtroopers. And in exchange... ...you will read this. This haunting, (..)
    2014 The Fault in Our Stars