masthead

noun

mast·​head ˈmast-ˌhed How to pronounce masthead (audio)
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

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His chief of staff appeared on the paper’s masthead one day without any internal announcement. Clare Malone, New Yorker, 12 May 2025 Though Paulhan’s name remained on the masthead, his words were no longer published. Air Mail, 26 Apr. 2025 By the middle of 1970, the Sentinel became the dominant name on the masthead. Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025 In response to the latest layoffs, a group of thirty-six contributing editors, writers, and photographers—including Tim Cahill, E. Jean Carroll, Ian Frazier, Hampton Sides, and Jimmy Chin—signed a letter requesting that their names be removed from the masthead. Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for masthead

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of masthead was in the 15th century

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“Masthead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masthead. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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masthead

noun
mast·​head ˈmast-ˌhed How to pronounce masthead (audio)
1
: the top of a mast
2
: the name of a newspaper displayed on the top of the first page
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