title page

American  

noun

1. the page at the beginning of a volume that indicates the title, author's or editor's name, and the publication information, usually the publisher and the place and date of publication.

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title page British  

noun

1. the page in a book that bears the title, author's name, publisher's imprint, etc

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Etymology

Origin of title page

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

When I got home from packing up Heather’s apartment, I wrote “Heather’s” on the title page of her copy of “Ariel” in small, neat script, as if I could forget.

From Salon • May 7, 2024

“And of course, Mom had a file for this day, containing the title page ‘Mere service suggestions.’

From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2024

The “Goldbergs,” which Bach “prepared for the soul’s delight of music lovers” according to the score’s title page, employ a circular logic.

From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2024

The book has a plain yellow and white cover, and lists the author as "J. A Rowling" on the title page.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2023

Sure enough, the title page bore an inscription in my grandfather’s shaky handwriting.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs