1
a
: something that forms or serves as a head
especially
: an inscription, headline, or title standing at the top or beginning (as of a letter or chapter)
b
: the address and date at the beginning of a letter showing its place and time of origin
2
: the compass direction in which the longitudinal axis of a ship or aircraft points
broadly
: direction
3
Examples of heading in a Sentence
What is your current heading?
We organized all the recipes under different subject headings.
His paintings usually fall under the heading of realism.
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While naval and other defense officials stopped short of saying the carrier strike group was headed to the Middle East, its current heading and location in the Indian Ocean means its only days away from moving into the region.
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Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Resilient materials typically fall under the heading of structural framing and walls, exterior and roofing materials, waterproof barriers and secure anchoring.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The Broncos elevated wide receiver Elijah Moore and tight end Caleb Lohner for their AFC divisional-round matchup against the Bills, a unique couple of moves with Denver’s full 53-man roster healthy and active heading into the playoffs.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
The debate is creating challenges for Democratic leaders in both chambers, who are racing to prevent another shutdown and keep the focus on health care and affordability — two areas where Trump and Republicans are politically vulnerable heading into November’s midterms.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2026
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Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Resilient materials typically fall under the heading of structural framing and walls, exterior and roofing materials, waterproof barriers and secure anchoring.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The Broncos elevated wide receiver Elijah Moore and tight end Caleb Lohner for their AFC divisional-round matchup against the Bills, a unique couple of moves with Denver’s full 53-man roster healthy and active heading into the playoffs.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
The debate is creating challenges for Democratic leaders in both chambers, who are racing to prevent another shutdown and keep the focus on health care and affordability — two areas where Trump and Republicans are politically vulnerable heading into November’s midterms.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Heading.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heading. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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heading
noun
head·ing
ˈhed-iŋ 
1
: the direction in which a ship or aircraft points
2
: something (as a title or an address) at the top or beginning (as of a letter or chapter)
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