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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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 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 1 Dec. 2024.

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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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