letterhead

noun

let·​ter·​head ˈle-tər-ˌhed 

1

: stationery printed or engraved usually with the name and address of an organization

also : a sheet of such stationery

2

: the heading at the top of a letterhead

Examples of letterhead in a Sentence

We changed the design of our letterhead.

They sent her a letter printed on company letterhead.

Recent Examples on the Web

His grandfather’s illustrations of Indian history and culture adorn India’s constitution; the iconic four-lion emblem that is the government’s official letterhead and is found on the cover of each Indian passport was designed by one of his students under his supervision. —Esha Mitra, CNN Money, 1 May 2026

In reality, Scott Meredith never read or responded to a single manuscript, despite his name on the letterhead and signature on the reader’s report. —Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026

Sures, who also sits on the University of California Board of Regents, sent his letter on Friday on Regents of the University of California letterhead. —Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2026

Wooden statues of the chief were removed from near the school’s fieldhouse and the image taken off school letterhead and documents. —Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for letterhead

• abovesaid
• aforesaid
• arrowhead
• casinghead
• copperhead
• figurehead
• fountainhead
• gingerbread
• hammerhead
• infrared
• leatherhead
• loggerhead

Kids Definition

letterhead

noun

let·​ter·​head ˈlet-ər-ˌhed 

: stationery having a printed or engraved heading

also : the heading itself