letterhead

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a printed heading on stationery that identifies a person or organization, often with an address and logo

   The institute's name and address appeared in blue on the letterhead.

2. 2
   noun

   paper printed with such an identifying heading

   The director signed the statement on official letterhead.

A transparent compound of letter + head, using head for the top or leading part of a page. The word first denoted the identifying material printed at the head of a letter and then the stationery carrying it.

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