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letterhead

noun
let·​ter·​head | \ ˈle-tÉ™r-ËŒhed How to pronounce letterhead (audio) \

Definition of letterhead

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

Some teachers stopped using the school's letterhead to write letters of recommendation or conduct official business, newspaper adviser Susan Pence said, because the stationery includes Native American imagery. oregonlive.com, "Idaho high school drops mascot name that is disrespectful of Native Americans," 17 July 2019 Martin used city letterhead in June 2017 to authorize the purchase of $50,000 to Wayne’s World Fireworks for Class B and C fireworks, according to criminal records filed in Prince George’s court. Washington Post, "Md. mayor says $50,000 in fireworks were for city, but prosecutors say they were for a friend," 7 June 2019 On March 15, Cordeiro posted on Twitter an open letter on federation letterhead. Rachel Bachman, WSJ, "U.S. Women’s Soccer Players Sought Lawsuit Talks," 27 June 2019 Reportedly on congressional letterhead, the note referred to an affair with an aide, according to NorthJersey.com. Fox News, "Dem rep claims resignation letter admitting sex with staffer was hoax: ‘Completely untrue’," 31 July 2019 Other documents that can be submitted include a school ID card, letter of employment on school letterhead, current pay stub and official documents. Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, "Target's teacher discount is coming back with more ways to save," 26 June 2019 And be sure to have the company's letterhead and date confirmation that it was used on Mother's Day. Blake Bakkila, Good Housekeeping, "Kraft Is Here to Save Mother's Day By Covering Your Babysitter Bill This Sunday," 7 May 2019 The letterhead contained Cordray's name when Cordray was attorney general, yet none of the letters indicated that Cordray had not personally reviewed the debtor's file prior to sending the letters, Wooley said. Eric Heisig, cleveland.com, "As Richard Cordray campaigns for Ohio governor, the federal agency he headed is in trial in Cleveland," 1 May 2018 Holm contacted Bull to question inconsistencies in the names of attorneys listed on the letterhead. Rob O'dell, azcentral, "Woman at center of Phoenix lobbyist forgery scandal convicted," 12 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of letterhead

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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letterhead

noun

English Language Learners Definition of letterhead

: the name and address of an organization (such as a company) that is printed at the top of a piece of paper used for writing official letters also, US : paper that has the name and address of an organization printed at the top

letterhead

noun
let·​ter·​head | \ ˈle-tÉ™r-ËŒhed How to pronounce letterhead (audio) \

Kids Definition of letterhead

: the name and address of an organization that is printed at the top of a piece of paper used as official stationery

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