letterhead

noun

let·​ter·​head ˈle-tər-ˌhed 

1

: stationery printed or engraved usually with the name and address of an organization

also : a sheet of such stationery

2

: the heading at the top of a letterhead

Examples of letterhead in a Sentence

We changed the design of our letterhead.

They sent her a letter printed on company letterhead.

Recent Examples on the Web

After a few rounds of convincing back and forth, a fake offer letter arrives on what looks like professional company letterhead, and shortly after comes the onboarding paperwork. — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 May 2026

In reality, Scott Meredith never read or responded to a single manuscript, despite his name on the letterhead and signature on the reader’s report. — Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026

On May 21, six months after Omar’s family had asked one of their senators for help, a letter on Tillis’ official letterhead said what the family already knew. — Julia Coin updated July 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026

Effective immediately, his name was scrubbed from signs, letterheads, and email signatures, while the restoration of the institution’s legal name was ordered to be completed by June 12. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for letterhead

• abovesaid
• aforesaid
• arrowhead
• casinghead
• copperhead
• figurehead
• fountainhead
• gingerbread
• hammerhead
• infrared
• leatherhead
• loggerhead

Kids Definition

letterhead

noun

let·​ter·​head ˈlet-ər-ˌhed 

: stationery having a printed or engraved heading

also : the heading itself