noun

letterhead

LEH-tuh-hehd

Letterhead (noun) means Printed heading at the top of a sheet of stationery, showing the sender's name, logo, and address. Example: “The contract was printed on the law firm's official letterhead.”

noun

Printed heading at the top of a sheet of stationery, showing the sender's name, logo, and address.

"The contract was printed on the law firm's official letterhead."

Paper pre-printed with such a heading.

"We're running low on letterhead — order some more."

How to use letterhead

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe printed name and address at the top of a company's official paper, or the paper itself.

Common pairings

company letterhead printed on letterhead

Word forms

letterheads plural

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Etymology

A compound of "letter" and "head" (in the sense of the top part of a page).

Rhymes for letterhead

head read lead dead bead mead bread plead tread ahead dread knead

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Frequently asked questions

What does “letterhead” mean?

The word “letterhead” means printed heading at the top of a sheet of stationery, showing the sender's name, logo, and address. In plain terms, the printed name and address at the top of a company's official paper, or the paper itself.

How do you pronounce “letterhead”?

“Letterhead” is pronounced LEH-tuh-hehd (/ˈlɛtə(ɹ)ˌhɛd/ in IPA).

How do you use “letterhead” in a sentence?

Here is “letterhead” used in a sentence: “The contract was printed on the law firm's official letterhead.”

What part of speech is “letterhead”?

“Letterhead” is a noun.

How many meanings does “letterhead” have?

“Letterhead” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: printed heading at the top of a sheet of stationery, showing the sender's name, logo, and address.