Subheading

Origin

• sub- + heading

Full definition of subheading

Noun

1. any of the headings under which each of the main divisions of a subject may be subdivided
2. a heading or caption subordinate to a main headline, heading, or title especially when inserted as a divider between sections (as of a newspaper or periodical article or story or text of a book)

Synonyms

• subhead
• dek