subtitle

1 of 2

noun

sub·​ti·​tle ˈsəb-ˌtī-tᵊl 

1

: a secondary or explanatory title

2

: a printed statement or fragment of dialogue appearing on the screen between the scenes of a silent movie or appearing as a translation at the bottom of the screen during the scenes of a movie or television show in a foreign language

subtitle

2 of 2

verb

subtitled; subtitling; subtitles

transitive verb

: to give a subtitle to

Examples of subtitle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The movie will be shown with subtitles. —Jeffrey Miller, Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026

The subtitles and caption settings button is now easier to find while viewing media. —Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026

Verb

The franchise has since expanded with a video game, subtitled The Road Ahead, and a comic book, subtitled Storm Warning. —Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026

The success of the film — which was dubbed in 47 languages and subtitled in 56 — extends far beyond any single territory. —Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1830, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for subtitle

• title
• vital
• entitle
• recital

Kids Definition

subtitle

noun

sub·​ti·​tle

ˈsəb-ˌtīt-ᵊl

1

: a secondary or explanatory title

2

: a printed statement or bit of dialogue appearing on the screen between the scenes of a silent movie or at the bottom of the screen during the scenes of a television show or movie for viewers with hearing loss or as a translation of a foreign language

subtitle verb