subtitle

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noun

sub·​ti·​tle ˈsəb-ˌtī-tᵊl 

1

: a secondary or explanatory title

2

: a printed statement or fragment of dialogue appearing on the screen between the scenes of a silent movie or appearing as a translation at the bottom of the screen during the scenes of a movie or television show in a foreign language

subtitle

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verb

subtitled; subtitling; subtitles

transitive verb

: to give a subtitle to

Examples of subtitle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The feature is rolling out now to Windows 11 Insiders in the Dev Channel, allowing users to translate audio from over 44 languages into English subtitles. —Emma Roth, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024

Watch on Deadline Much of the dialogue is in English with generous subtitles. —Peter Bart, Deadline, 1 Dec. 2024

Verb

Superman and Lois Superman and Lois is back for its fourth and final season, premiering on October 17, this time subtitled Superman vs. Doomsday. —Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 29 July 2024

Translators and adaptors for dubbing and subtitling will be hardest-hit, with 56% of their revenue at risk, while screenwriters and directors could see their revenues fall by 15 to 20%. —Emma Woollacott, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1830, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

subtitle

noun

sub·​ti·​tle

ˈsəb-ˌtīt-ᵊl

1

: a secondary or explanatory title

2

: a printed statement or bit of dialogue appearing on the screen between the scenes of a silent movie or at the bottom of the screen during the scenes of a television show or movie for viewers with hearing loss or as a translation of a foreign language

subtitle verb