Definition of "lede" []

• The introductory paragraph(s) of a newspaper or other news article. (noun)
• A man; person. (noun)
• Men; people, folk. (noun)
• A people or nation. (noun)
• Tenements; holdings; possessions. (noun)

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• "Undoubtedly a moving and important story (I'll definitely check it out), but ... the lede is a little treacly, don't you think?"
• "Therefore, the lede is not an exaggeration, but a reminder."
• "The lede is a girls basketball team, but the lessons are larger: Davids win all the time."