Headlinese

B1 8+

Collocations of headlinese

breaking news
Frequency: 80 %

The breaking news shocked the entire nation.

tragic accident
Frequency: 75 %

The tragic accident claimed the lives of several individuals.

major disaster
Frequency: 70 %

The major disaster left many people homeless.

record-breaking performance
Frequency: 65 %

The record-breaking performance set a new benchmark in the industry.

historic event
Frequency: 60 %

The historic event marked a significant moment in history.

Idiomatic Expressions for headlinese

  • Phrase: speak in headlinese
    Meaning: to communicate in a brief and impactful way as if delivering a headline
    Usage: When presenting to the board, it's important to speak in headlinese to get your point across quickly.