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

The 13-page document is on LAFD letterhead and includes email addresses for department officials, representatives of Bass’ office, and public relations consultants hired to help shape messaging about the fire. —Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026

Both teams are led by former players who seem to love their own letterhead, too. —Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 20 Jan. 2026

The problem is those second trucking companies were fake — with phony letterheads, email addresses and phone numbers to appear legitimate. —Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025

The letter, on letterhead from Sen. Catherine Blakespear, is also signed by state Sens. Steve Padilla and Akilah Weber Pierson; state Assemblymembers Tasha Boerner, Darshana Patel and Laurie Davies; and City Council President Joe LaCava. —Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Dec. 2025

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