letterhead

[ let-er-hed ]

noun

1. a printed heading heading on stationery, especially one giving the name and address of a business concern, an institution, etc.
2. a sheet of paper with such a heading. heading.

letterhead

/ ˈlɛtəˌhɛd /

noun

1. a sheet of paper printed with one's address, name, etc, for writing a letter on

Word History and Origins

Origin of letterhead¹

First recorded in 1885–90; letter ¹ + head

Example Sentences

The letter was written on official-looking state letterhead and stamped with a fake Pennsylvania seal.

From Salon

Some got letters on official city letterhead saying they had to leave due to the safety risk, while others received papers from the property managers that said the building would be shut down.

From Seattle Times

In the event the person grows suspicious of the hacker, they will send a letter that “appears to be official U.S. Government letterhead to legitimize the scam,” officials say.

From Seattle Times

Navarro came to the FBI’s attention in 2018 after posting a doctored image of Waters’ official House letterhead on social media.

From Los Angeles Times

Media relations staff handed reporters Williams’ letter, which was on a plain white sheet of paper that did not have the team’s letterhead.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• card
• note
• pad
• poster
• sheet
• stationery