letterhead

noun

let·​ter·​head ˈle-tər-ˌhed How to pronounce letterhead (audio)
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.
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The jury saw photos of the documents, which were printed on Combs’ company letterhead and referenced the company and its New York office address. Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 3 June 2025 If a sponsor can’t produce a tax return or pay stubs for the last 60 consecutive days, they are being advised to turn in a note by their employer on official company letterhead, and case managers must be able to speak with a supervisor or human resources. Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025 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. Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025 Email signatures, business cards, envelopes, letterheads and presentation templates all contribute to the overall brand experience. Victoria Zelefsky, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for letterhead

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of letterhead was in 1841

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letterhead

noun
let·​ter·​head ˈlet-ər-ˌhed How to pronounce letterhead (audio)
: stationery having a printed or engraved heading
also : the heading itself
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