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

The contents of the investigation were boiled down to nine slides for a public presentation — including a title page and one that said simply “Conclusion.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2024

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

Mr Spencer said the title page mistakenly stated the author's name as "JA Rowling" rather than "JK Rowling", and then on the other side as "Joanne Rowling".

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2024

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

From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2024

He turns to the title page and continues reading.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon