masthead

[ mast-hed, mahst- ]

noun

1. Also called flag. a statement printed in all issues of a newspaper, magazine, or the like, usually on the editorial page, giving the publication's name, the names of the owner and staff, etc.
2. Also called nameplate. a line of type on the front page of a newspaper or the cover of a periodical giving the name of the publication.
3. Nautical.
   1. the head of a mast.
   2. the uppermost point of a mast.

verb (used with object)

, Nautical.

1. to hoist a yard to the fullest extent.
2. to hoist to the truck of a mast, as a flag.
3. to send to the upper end of a mast as a punishment.

adjective

1. Nautical. run up to the head of a mast:

   masthead rig.

masthead

/ ˈmɑːstˌhɛd /

noun

1. nautical
   1. the head of a mast
   2. ( as modifier )

      masthead sail

2. Also calledflag the name of a newspaper or periodical, its proprietors, staff, etc, printed in large type at the top of the front page

verb

1. to send (a sailor) to the masthead as a punishment
2. to raise (a sail) to the masthead

Word History and Origins

Origin of masthead¹

First recorded in 1740–50; mast ¹ + head

Example Sentences

Even more humiliating for the storied masthead, the AI articles were riddled with errors.

From Salon

A reminder of this can be seen in the top masthead of the Belfast Telegraph which informed readers of the black-out times to abide by.

From BBC

Open AI will be allowed to display content from News Corp. mastheads in response to user questions and to enhance its products.

From Seattle Times

And when it arrived, 10 days later, in its crisp envelope and printed on thick white paper complete with an official government masthead - I felt weirdly satisfied, almost vindicated.

From BBC

The paper published nine editions and listed 17 reporters on its early mastheads.

From Seattle Times