Definition of Subtitle

the second part of the heading or label given to a performance or written document

Examples of Subtitle in a sentence

With the subtitle written on the cover, people could figure out exactly what the book was about.  🔊

Below the title of the report is the subtitle, author and institution affiliation which is written on the title page.  🔊

Instead of their subtitle, most books are known by their one-word titles like Roots: The Saga of an American Family.  🔊

The author wanted to title her book with a catchy phrase, but she added a subtitle to it so people would understand what the book is about.  🔊

Usually a colon is placed after the main title of a published document followed by the subtitle.  🔊

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