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

Peacock‘s The Office spinoff The Paper is about to deliver its first issue — and one familiar name is on the masthead. —Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 2 Sep. 2025

In his absence, Jones, likewise still at the top of the Voice masthead as publisher and photography director, has been confronted with how to carry the publication forward. —Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025

The New York Times' masthead is displayed in front of the midtown headquarters on December 7, 2009 in New York City. —Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025

Culture employees said the masthead should hold a meeting to explain the changes. —Max Tani, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2025

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