A ship's masthead is the highest part of its mast.
2. countable noun [usually singular, usually with poss]
A newspaper's masthead is the part at the top of the front page where its name appears in big letters.
We carry illustrations of these medals on our masthead.
masthead in British English
(ˈmɑːstˌhɛd)
noun
1. nautical
a.
the head of a mast
b.
(as modifier)
masthead sail
2. Also called: flag
the name of a newspaper or periodical, its proprietors, staff, etc, printed in large type at the top of the front page
verb(transitive)
3.
to send (a sailor) to the masthead as a punishment
4.
to raise (a sail) to the masthead
masthead in American English
(ˈmæstˌhɛd)
noun
1.
the top part of a ship's mast
2. US
a box or section printed in each issue of a newspaper or magazine, giving the publishers, owners, and editors, the location of the offices, subscription rates, etc.
3.
nameplate (sense 2)
verb transitive
4.
to send (a sailor) to the masthead as a punishment
5.
to hoist to or display at the masthead
Examples of 'masthead' in a sentence
masthead
Felix had told her that he was an editor on a computer trade journal; this was borne out by his name on the masthead.
Smith, Evelyn E MISS MELVILLE REGRETS (2002)
There was the photo of Bev and Trev on the masthead and inside a big, two page spread.
Isabel Wolff RESCUING ROSE (2002)
The top masthead had been torn so that most of the title of the newspaper was missing.
Matthews, Lew A CONVICTION OF GUILT (2002)
Captain-General Collerne's scarlet masthead pennant coiled over the waves like a serpent threatening to strike.