CultureJuly 15, 2026

byline

/ˈbaɪlaɪn/

Definition

A line in a newspaper or magazine that gives the name of the writer of an article.

Etymology

The word is a compound of 'by' and 'line,' dating back to the early 20th century. It originated in American journalism to describe the line that sits 'by' (beside or beneath) the article's headline to identify the author.

In the news

In this article, the term is used as part of the film series title 'Bylines, Broadcasts and the Big Screen' to signify the written aspect of journalistic work.

Film Series on Journalism To Be Shown at PS Cultural Center Theaters

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