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

Halperin’s appointment marks the first time a female EIC has been atop the Rolling Stone masthead. —William Earl, Variety, 31 July 2025

Poisoned: Killer in the Post will be the first but not the last show with our masthead. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 July 2025

The next head of editorial content will inherit a masthead, a cultural institution, and for many, the fashion Bible. —Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 26 June 2025

And with Mahomes on the masthead, the show’s coziness with the NFL’s biggest names feels less like access and more like allegiance — its proximity is what keeps it from digging deeper. —Arkansas Online, 24 July 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