Definition of running head in US English:
running head
nounˈrəniNG hedˈrənɪŋ hɛd
A heading printed at the top of each page of a book or chapter.
Example sentencesExamples
- I hadn't changed the running head, which very unfortunately reflects a now de-emphasised theoretical aspect.
- One's only criticism is not of the editor but of the publisher: one wishes Palgrave had placed the relevant year as a running head at the top of each page.
- I suggest to the series editor that, for future volumes, the chapter number and brief title be a running head for the end notes.
- It seems that students don't always see the beauty or utility of running heads or hanging indents.
- The title for the third section, ‘Hymns and Spiritual Songs,’ is derived from the running head of the book.