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Definition of heading

heading

/ˈhɛd.ɪŋ/
head · ing
Plural:headings
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heading Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A title, subtitle, or topic placed at the top of a page, chapter, or section of a document.

Example

"Please organize your research paper using clear headings for each main section."

2

The compass direction in which the nose or bow of an aircraft, ship, or vehicle is pointed.

Example

"The captain instructed the helmsman to maintain a steady heading due north through the fog."

3

A horizontal passage or drift excavated in a mine or during the construction of a tunnel.

Example

"The engineers inspected the main heading to ensure the rock walls were properly reinforced."

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• Rhymes for heading

• Nearby Words

headhunter
headhunting
headiness
heading
headlamp
headland
headless

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'hēafodung', derived from 'hēafod' ('head') combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ung' ('-ing').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Heading. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/heading
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