The Open Dictionary

leading article

noun

UK/ˌliː.dɪŋ ˈɑː.tɪ.kᵊl/
US/ˌliː.dɪŋ ˈɑːr.t̬ɪ.kᵊl/

Definitions of leading article noun

  1. Countable

    A newspaper or magazine article that gives the editor's opinion on a matter or event.

    • The newspaper's leading article called for more decisive action from the government.

    • Today's leading article delved into the complexities of the economic issue.

    • The leading article offered a strong critique of the policy.