lede

noun

: the introductory section of a news story that is intended to entice the reader to read the full story

Examples of lede in a Sentence

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Work on ledes like a model works on his or her abs. Jim Vandehei, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024 The lede is terrific, and the article provides all the right quotes and insight. David O'Brien, The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024 Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian didn't bury the lede on Wednesday. Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Feb. 2024 Amanda Silverman from the lede company, Dina Mariah, at the Lapolt law firm, my sister LaTonya and the blue butterfly team, my production company, my little brother. Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lede 

Word History

Etymology

alteration of lead entry 2

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lede was in 1947

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“Lede.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lede. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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