noun
the advertisement of a star's name at the top of a theatrical poster
• Hypernyms: ↑ad, ↑advertisement, ↑advertizement, ↑advertising, ↑advertizing, ↑advert
• Part Holonyms: ↑show bill, ↑show card, ↑theatrical poster
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noun1. : the position at the top of a theatrical bill usually featuring the star's name
she got top billing
2. : prominent emphasis, featuring, or advertising
few of these incidents have received top billing in the United States press — Charles Abrams
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Theat.
the first or most prominent position in a list of actors or entertainers, as on a marquee or screen.
[1940-45]
Useful english dictionary. 2012.