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
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
The deal between the two is a content partnership that will see Motorsport Network’s stable of reporters and analysts provide key content off the main Yahoo Sports masthead under yahoosports.com/racing.
—Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Glossed up like Vanity Fair itself, the real reasons behind Jones’ sudden move from the top of the masthead of one of the few powerful positions in publishing.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
Rind even redesigned the masthead of the paper to make her own name more prominent and, through the inclusion of an illustration of a merchant ship, signal a stronger endorsement of the principles of free trade.
—Alexandra Cox, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for masthead
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
The deal between the two is a content partnership that will see Motorsport Network’s stable of reporters and analysts provide key content off the main Yahoo Sports masthead under yahoosports.com/racing.
—Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Glossed up like Vanity Fair itself, the real reasons behind Jones’ sudden move from the top of the masthead of one of the few powerful positions in publishing.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
Rind even redesigned the masthead of the paper to make her own name more prominent and, through the inclusion of an illustration of a merchant ship, signal a stronger endorsement of the principles of free trade.
—Alexandra Cox, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for masthead
Cite this Entry
“Masthead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masthead. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
Copy CitationKids 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share