subhead

[ suhb-hed ]

noun
  1. a title or heading of a subdivision, as in a chapter, essay, or newspaper article.

  2. a subordinate division of a title or heading.

  1. the immediate subordinate of the president or other head of an educational institution.

Origin of subhead

1
First recorded in 1580–90; sub- + head
  • Also sub·head·ing (for defs. 1, 2) .

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