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Masthead Definition & Meaning

masthead
noun
  1. a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.
  2. the title of a newspaper or magazine; usually printed on the front page and on the editorial page
  3. the head or top of a mast

"Masthead" in song lyrics

See how masthead is used in real songs:

  • "new york times masthead"
    AOL — AOL
  • "winchester masthead"
    AOL — AOL
  • "adsheet masthead"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does masthead mean?
a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc. the title of a newspaper or magazine; usually printed on the front page and on the editorial page the head or top of a mast
What part of speech is masthead?
Masthead is a noun.
How many definitions does masthead have?
Masthead has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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