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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

  • (..) What is to be done with this traitor, Your Grace? My mother wishes me to let Lord Eddard join the Night's Watch. Stripped of all titles and powers, he would serve the realm in permanent exile. And my Lady Sansa... has begged mercy for her father. But they have the soft hearts of women. (..)
    2011 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Baelor Season: 1 Episode 9