headliner

noun

head·​lin·​er ˈhed-ˌlī-nər 

1

: the principal performer in a show : star

broadly : personality sense 4b

2

: fabric covering the inside of the roof of an automobile

Synonyms

• star
• principal

Examples of headliner in a Sentence

He was the headliner at a local night club.

a headliner on variety shows in the early days of TV

Recent Examples on the Web

Additional headliners and artists will be revealed in the coming months. —Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025

Lilah’s treatment also isn’t the first cause the Eras Tour headliner has inspired fans to support. —Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025

Being that Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, primarily performs in Spanish, his selection as the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show headliner has been met with criticism. —Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025

Shakira has some heartfelt words for her 2020 Super Bowl halftime show supporting act-turned 2026 headliner. —Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for headliner

• airliner
• combiner
• designer
• diviner
• eyeliner
• pulvinar
• recliner
• refiner
• diner
• finer
• liner
• miner