Title Definition & Meaning
title
- noun
- a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with; "Title 8 provided federal help for schools"
- the name of a work of art or literary composition etc.; "he looked for books with the word `jazz' in the title"; "he refused to give titles to his paintings"; "I can never remember movie titles"
- a general or descriptive heading for a section of a written work; "the novel had chapter titles"
- the status of being a champion; "he held the title for two years"
- a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it; "he signed the deed"; "he kept the title to his car in the glove compartment"
- an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.' or `General'; "the professor didn't like his friends to use his formal title"
- an established or recognized right; "a strong legal claim to the property"; "he had no documents confirming his title to his father's estate"; "he staked his claim"
- (usually plural) written material introduced into a movie or TV show to give credits or represent dialogue or explain an action; "the titles go by faster than I can read"
- an appellation signifying nobility; "`your majesty' is the appropriate title to use in addressing a king"
- an informal right to something; "his claim on her attentions"; "his title to fame"
- verb
- give a title to
- designate by an identifying term; "They styled their nation `The Confederate States'"
"Title" in song lyrics
See how title is used in real songs:
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"You get your record broken like the homerun title"
7L & Esoteric — Play it Cool -
"A sissy soft sucker with no title"
Above the Law f/ Dr. Dre — Living Like Hustlers -
"Now Bumpy Knuckles has a title, title"
Akrobatik f/ Bumpy Knuckles — If We Can't Build
Words that rhyme with title
Usage tips for "title"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "title" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for title to find words that pair well.
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