Headword

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛdˈwɝd/

Headword (noun)

  1. The main word shown at the start of a dictionary entry, used to find the meaning and information.
  2. A word used as the main label in a list or database, pointing to related information.

Examples

  • The headword appears at the top of the dictionary entry.
  • You can find the meaning under the headword in the entry.