plural titles
1
: the name given to something (such as a book, song, or movie) to identify or describe it
What was the title of that book you were reading last week?
The title of the first chapter is "Getting Started."
2
: a published book
The company published 25 new titles last year.
This is one of our best-selling titles.
3
: a word or name that describes a person's job in a company or organization
Her title is Vice President of Marketing.
He has an impressive job title.
4
a
: a word (such as Sir or Doctor) or an abbreviation (such as Mr. or Dr.) that is used with someone's name to show that person's rank, profession, or marital status
b
: a word or name (such as Lord or Lady) that is given to someone as a mark of honor, respect, or high social rank
a title of nobility
5
: the status or position of being the champion in a sport or other competition
He won the batting title [=championship] last year.
He currently holds the heavyweight title.
The school has won six basketball titles.
6
law
a
: a legal right to the ownership of property
The court ruled that he had title to the land.
b
: a document which shows that someone owns property
Did he find the title to his car?
titles; titled; titling
: to give a name or title to (something) : to call (a book, song, movie, etc.) by a title
She titled the book The Story of My Life.
a movie titled Gone With the Wind
always used before a noun
1
: having the same name as a movie, play, etc.
He played the title role in Hamlet. [=he played the role of Hamlet in the play Hamlet]
the title song/track on the CD
2
: of, relating to, or involving a championship
The title game/match [=the game/match that decides who wins the championship] will be played tonight.
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“Title.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/title. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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