by-line

• Nom désignant la ligne dans un article de presse ou de magazine qui indique le nom de l'auteur, ou bien une activité secondaire ou auxiliaire.

A noun referring to a line in a newspaper or magazine article that gives the name of the writer, or an auxiliary activity.

1. Writer's creditB2formal

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

   Signature de l'auteur

   • The journalist was thrilled to finally get a by-line in the major newspaper.
   • Her by-line appeared above the article on the front page.
   • The editor decided to remove the by-line from the opinion piece.

   Synonymescreditcredit line

2. Secondary occupationC1formal

   An additional job or activity pursued alongside one's main profession.

   Activité secondaire

   • He works as a teacher, but his by-line is freelance photography.
   • She turned her hobby of baking into a profitable by-line.
   • Many writers take on editing as a by-line to supplement their income.

   Synonymessideline