standfirst

English

Etymology

From stand +‎ first.

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈstandfəːst/

Noun

standfirst (plural standfirsts)

(UK, journalism) Explanatory text under the main heading of a news article, smaller than the heading but still larger than the main text.
- 2017 March 30, Jon Henley, Jane Martinson, The Guardian:
  The standfirst talked of “Jubilation as article 50 is finally served”.

Synonyms

kicker (US), subheading, subhead, subhed, dek, deck, lead, lede

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