byline /ˈbaɪlaɪn/noun 2verb 1forms 3 noun2 •A line at the head of a newspaper or magazine article carrying the writer's name.Paste Magazine opted not to put a byline on its harsh review of Swift’s album, citing safety concerns for the writer. — 2024 •A touchline. verb1 •To provide (an article) with a byline. formsbylined · bylining · bylines