letterhead

[let-er-hed]

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

/ ˈlɛtəˌhɛd /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of letterhead¹

First recorded in 1885–90; letter ¹ + head

Example Sentences

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

In an unsigned letter on Tesla letterhead addressed to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• card 
• note 
• pad 
• poster 
• sheet 
• stationery