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letterhead

American  
[let-er-hed] / ˈlɛt ərˌhɛd /

noun

  1. a printed heading heading on stationery, especially one giving the name and address of a business concern, an institution, etc.

  2. a sheet of paper with such a heading. heading.

letterhead British  
/ ˈlɛtəˌhɛd /

noun

  1. a sheet of paper printed with one's address, name, etc, for writing a letter on

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Etymology

Origin of letterhead

First recorded in 1885–90; letter 1 + head

Example Sentences

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She received a letter signed by Kahn on Enhanced Education letterhead—an Epstein entity where Kahn was listed as an officer—requesting expedited visa processing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Affordable housing grantmakers, lenders and urban planning regulators share agency letterhead with cannabis and alcohol industry overseers, professional licensors, car mechanic watchdogs and everyone at the California Horse Racing Board.

From Los Angeles Times

Prosecutors allege that between 2016 and 2022, Alameda sent demand letters to insurance companies using city letterhead requesting reimbursement for accidents or property damage caused by insured drivers in La Cañada Flintridge.

From Los Angeles Times

So the enterprising reporter had some phony letterheads printed up and was promptly reimbursed for the vacation nobody took.

From Los Angeles Times

She told The New York Times that she first applied for the visa last year but was rejected because her documents didn't include the company's letterhead.

From Salon

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