Headword
Pronunciation: /ˈhɛdˈwɝd/
Headword (noun)
- The main word shown at the start of a dictionary entry, used to find the meaning and information.
- 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.