heading

noun

head·​ing ˈhe-diŋ 

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

: drift sense 6

Synonyms of heading

• title
• caption
• headline
• head

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Will my boss prefer serif or sans serif headings in this pitch deck? —Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026

On a radio channel typically reserved for crisp, professional callouts about altitude, headings and runway assignments, the animal impressions stood out — to put it mildly. —Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026

That gap between passive surveillance and active, accountable protection is where Schneider sees the market heading. —Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026

While Fortner could be upstaged by Samac or a draft pick, the veteran is in position to be a starter heading into the offseason program. —Mike Kaye march 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for heading

• bedding
• dreading
• shedding
• shredding
• sledding
• spreading
• threading
• treading
• wedding
• beheading
• embedding
• homesteading

Kids Definition

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)