noun
masthead
Masthead (noun) means the top of a mast.
noun
1
The top of a mast.
2
The list of a newspaper's or another periodical's main staff, contributing writers, publisher, circulation, advertising rates etc.
3
The title (normally in a large and distinctive font, and at the top of the front page) of a newspaper or another periodical.
4
The publication itself, or the rights to publish it.
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Etymology
From mast + head.
Rhymes for masthead
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What is the meaning of masthead?
"masthead" (noun) means the top of a mast.
What are the different meanings of masthead?
"masthead" has 3 main meanings: 1. The top of a mast; 2. The list of a newspaper's or another periodical's main staff, contributing writers, publisher, circulation, advertising rates etc; 3. The title (normally in a large and distinctive font, and at the top of the front page) of a newspaper or another periodical.