noun
masthead
Masthead (noun) means the very top of a ship's mast.
noun
1
The very top of a ship's mast.
2
The section of a newspaper or magazine listing its staff, writers, publisher and advertising details.
3
The name of a newspaper or magazine, shown in big lettering near the top of its front page.
"Maree said she felt worse after articles were written about the video, including by this masthead."
— Stephen Johnson, Aussie woman given flowers in viral stunt blasts TikTok star (2022)
4
A newspaper or magazine itself, or the legal right to publish it.
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Etymology
Formed from mast and head.
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What is the meaning of masthead?
"masthead" (noun) means the very top of a ship's mast.
What is another word for masthead?
Other words for "masthead" include flag.
What are the different meanings of masthead?
"masthead" has 3 main meanings: 1. The very top of a ship's mast; 2. The section of a newspaper or magazine listing its staff, writers, publisher and advertising details; 3. The name of a newspaper or magazine, shown in big lettering near the top of its front page.
