Schlagzeilenwort

headline word

noun SHLAHK-tsy-len-vort Rare

Origin: from Schlagzeile + Wort

Usage Note

Schlagzeilenwort is a punchy, attention-grabbing word chosen for headlines, valued for brevity and impact. A specialist term in media-language analysis. Plural: Schlagzeilenwörter.

Examples

"Kurze Schlagzeilenwörter passen besser in die Überschrift."

Natural Translation

Short headline words fit better in the headline.

Literal Translation

Short headline-words fit better in the headline.

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