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

Their kids Evan and Heidi had a knack, too, and eventually, the family was recruited for a new magazine called Kosher Home (later Jewish Living), which forced them to adopt pseudonyms so the masthead wouldn’t be an embarrassment of Eisenbergs. —Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 21 June 2024

Variety nominations are spread widely across the masthead, recognizing a range of journalists as well as the photography, illustration and design of the weekly print magazine and social media efforts. —William Earl, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024

At times, the Currents masthead has seemed on the cusp of disintegration. —Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024

The free, rather plain publication featured no bylines, no photos, no ads and no masthead. —Kellie B. Gormly, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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