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title — the name of a book, composition, or other artistic work

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the name of a book, composition, or other artistic work

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtaɪtl/

Example Sentences

  • The movie title was so long that it didn't fit on the poster!
  • My official job title is 'Digital Happiness Engineer' but I just fix computers.
  • She holds the title of 'World's Fastest Pizza Eater' - now that's impressive!

title

NOUN

[/ˈtaɪtl/]

the name of a book, composition, or other artistic work

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈtaɪtl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈtaɪtl/

🌳Etymology

Roottitle

Origin

From Latin titulus, originally meaning 'inscribed tablet' or 'placard'. In ancient Rome, it referred to inscribed panels fixed to buildings or tombs, which gradually evolved to denote 'name' or 'heading' in written works.

Breakdown

Latin titulus (inscribed tablet) → Old French title → Middle English title, retaining the sense of an identifying label or name.

🎵Rhyme

vital
recital
entitle

🔗Collocations

job title
book title
title track
title page
win a title
defend the title
honorary title

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“The movie title was so long that it didn't fit on the poster!”

😄 Fun example

“My official job title is 'Digital Happiness Engineer' but I just fix computers.”

😄 Fun example

“She holds the title of 'World's Fastest Pizza Eater' - now that's impressive!”

“Please include your title when you introduce yourself at the meeting.”

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