Title — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb adjective /ˈtī-tᵊl/ ti·tle

Meaning & Definition of Title

Title (noun)

  1. the distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
  2. a similar distinguishing name of a musical composition or a work of art
  3. a usually published work as distinguished from a particular copy

Title (verb)

  1. to provide a title for
  2. to designate or call by a title, term, style

Title (adjective)

  1. of or relating to a title
  2. having the same name as the title of a production
  3. having the same title as or providing the title for the collection or production of which it forms a part

Title (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known

    "about the only thing the book and the movie have in common are their titles"

    similar: appellation, appellative, cognomen, compellation, denomination, denotation, designation, handle, moniker, name, nomenclature
    related: baptismal name, Christian name, first name, forename, given name, family name, maiden name, middle name, surname, matronymic, patronymic, byname, diminutive, epithet, hypocorism, nickname, sobriquet, banner, rubric, tag, alias, cryptonym, nom de guerre, nom de plume, pen name, pseudonym, binomial, monomial, trivial name, vernacular, misnomer, brand name, label, trademark, trade name

  2. a word or series of words often in larger letters placed at the beginning of a passage or at the top of a page in order to introduce or categorize

    "a humorous illustration appears above the title of every chapter in the book"

    similar: caption, head, header, heading, headline, rubric
    related: banner, streamer, catchword, guide word, running head, greeting, salutation, superscript, superscription, subhead, subheading, subtitle

  3. the position occupied by the one who comes in first in a competition

    "won the singles title three years in a row"

    similar: championship, crown

Title (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give a name to

    "what do you plan on titling your latest album?"

    similar: baptize, call, christen, clepe (archaic), denominate, designate, dub, entitle, label, name, nominate, style, term
    related: brand, stigmatize, tag, denote, specify, miscall, misname, mistitle, code-name, nickname, rechristen, relabel, rename, surname

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Title

The most common words with a similar meaning to Title:

Archaic: clepe
appellation, appellative, cognomen, compellation, denomination, denotation, designation, handle, moniker, name, nomenclature, caption, head, header, heading, headline, rubric, championship, crown, baptize, call, christen, denominate, designate, dub, entitle, label, nominate, style, term

Related Words for Title

baptismal name, Christian name, first name, forename, given name, family name, maiden name, middle name, surname, matronymic, patronymic, byname, diminutive, epithet, hypocorism, nickname, sobriquet, banner, tag, alias, cryptonym, nom de guerre, nom de plume, pen name, pseudonym, binomial, monomial, trivial name, vernacular, misnomer

Word Forms of Title

Inflections: titled, titling

Origin & Etymology of Title

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin titulus inscription, title

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Title

Words & Phrases Containing Title

title deed, title insurance, title page, title character, title track, abstract of title, courtesy title

Frequently Asked Questions about Title

What does "Title" mean?

"Title" means the distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production. As an a noun, a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: the distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Title"?

Other words for "Title" include appellation, appellative, cognomen, compellation, denomination, denotation, designation and handle. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Title" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Title"?

There are 86 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Title". Common alternatives include appellation, appellative, cognomen, compellation, denomination, denotation, designation, handle, moniker and name.

How do you use "Title" in a sentence?

Examples of "Title" in a sentence: "about the only thing the book and the movie have in common are their titles"; "a humorous illustration appears above the title of every chapter in the book"; "won the singles title three years in a row".

Is "Title" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Title" can be used as a noun, a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Title" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Title" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.

How do you pronounce "Title"?

"Title" is pronounced /ˈtī-tᵊl/ and divided into syllables as ti·tle.

What is the origin of the word "Title"?

"Title" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin titulus inscription, title. First known use: before 12th century.