letterhead

noun

let·​ter·​head ˈle-tər-ˌhed How to pronounce letterhead (audio)
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.
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One letter shared with the department listed a Sacramento address on its letterhead. Laurel Demkovich, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024 Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes reviewing complaint on GOP senator's letterhead endorsement Will Trump or Harris win the election? Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 20 Sep. 2024 The owner also showed the inspector a memo on City Attorney's Office letterhead that said a building used for storing cars does not need an occupancy permit. Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024 For those that eschew keeping a QR code on their phone, the store offers classic business cards and letterhead stationery. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for letterhead 

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of letterhead was in 1841

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“Letterhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/letterhead. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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letterhead

noun
let·​ter·​head ˈlet-ər-ˌhed How to pronounce letterhead (audio)
: stationery having a printed or engraved heading
also : the heading itself
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