Definition

The top part of a mast on a ship or the title section of a newspaper or magazine that shows its name and important information.

Example

The masthead of the magazine displayed the title and the names of the editors.

Conversation

Have you seen the masthead of the new magazine?

Yeah, it looks really stylish and modern!

I love how they included all the staff details in the masthead.

It makes it feel more professional and trustworthy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Masthead → It is formed from "mast" (from Old English *mæst*, meaning the tall vertical pole on a ship) and "head" (from Old English *heafod*, meaning the top or upper part). The word "masthead" refers to the top part of a ship's mast, and in publishing, it denotes the title section of a newspaper or magazine.

Memory Tip

Picture the tall pole of a ship ('mast') and the top part ('head') — that's how 'masthead' connects to the title section of a publication.

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