masthead

noun

mast·​head ˈmast-ˌhed 

1

: the top of a mast

2

a

: the printed matter in a newspaper or periodical that gives the title and details of ownership, advertising rates, and subscription rates

b

: the name of a publication (such as a newspaper) displayed on the top of the first page

Examples of masthead in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to the site’s masthead, the operation—including its video production arm, Texas FilmWorks—employs a staff of more than 40. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026

At Sorkin’s version of the Wall Street Journal, everyone up and down the masthead — editors, writers, even interns — insults each other with such relish that someone should be written up by HR. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

The masthead means to identify vanguard critics, poets, and authors for a lively new readership. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026

In a fragmented media ecosystem, trust has migrated from institutional mastheads to highly specialized voices. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for masthead

• abed
• ahead
• beachhead
• bedspread
• bedstead
• behead
• blackhead
• blockhead
• bloodshed
• bowhead
• breastfed
• bridgehead

Kids Definition

masthead

noun

mast·​head ˈmast-ˌhed 

1

: the top of a mast

2

: the name of a newspaper displayed on the top of the first page