front-page

UK: /ˈfrʌnt.peɪdʒ/ | US: /ˈfrʌnt.peɪdʒ/

Definition

  1. adj. appearing on the first page of a newspaper or website (as a headline or featured story)

  2. vt. to feature (a story) prominently on the first page of a publication

Structure
front <foremost part>page <sheet of paper>
Etymology

The word combines "front" (from Old French front, meaning "forehead" or "foremost part") and "page" (from Latin pagina, meaning "sheet of paper"). It emerged in the early 20th century as newspapers began highlighting major stories on their first pages. The compound reflects the literal placement ("front") and medium ("page"), evolving into a verb meaning "to prioritize prominently."

Examples

  1. The scandal was front-page news for weeks.

  2. The editor decided to front-page the mayor’s resignation.

  3. Her groundbreaking research made the front-page of the journal.

  4. The tabloid front-paged sensational headlines to boost sales.

  5. Rarely do local events get front-page coverage in national papers.