Synonyms for

Subtitle

Verb / ˈsʌˌbtaɪtʌl / Another word for subtitle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A secondary or subordinate title of a book, movie, or other work.

Synonyms & similar words

caption subheading caption label description explanation tagline heading banner byline legend rubric slogan strapline superscription title epigraph motto catchphrase watchword

Synonyms by register

Formal

superscription legend epigraph

Informal

caption text translation

Literary

underheading secondary title

Antonyms

title heading caption main text body headline

Common collocations

  • add subtitles
  • translate subtitles
  • subtitle file
  • subtitle track
  • subtitle options
  • subtitle language
  • burned-in subtitles
  • open subtitles

Word family

noun subtitle
verb subtitle

Usage note

While 'subtitle' can refer to a secondary title for a work, its most common modern usage is for the text displayed at the bottom of a film or video, translating dialogue. Avoid using it for the main title of a book or article.

Example sentences

  1. The subtitle of the movie is 'The Rise of Skywalker'.
  2. The book's subtitle is 'A Comprehensive Guide to Gardening'.
  3. The article's subtitle is 'A Look at the History of Baseball'.
  4. The documentary's subtitle is 'A Journey Through Time'.
  5. The album's subtitle is 'A Collection of Love Songs'.

Quotes

  • The subtitle of Pride and Prejudice, which follows the title, is 'A Novel of Manners'. - Jane Austen
  • The subtitle of the book should be 'How to Get Your Toddler to Sleep Through the Night'. - Anonymous
  • The subtitle of my life would be 'A Comedy of Errors'. - Anonymous

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