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spreadhead

spreadhead

9.9
Two pages that face each other when a book or magazine is open
  • noun
  • Jargon
translation icon : doble página
  • The designer carefully arranged the photographs across the spreadhead for maximum visual impact.

Examples

  • The spreadhead of the magazine featured a stunning photograph.

  • The table of contents included a thumbnail of every spreadhead in the book.

  • Each spreadhead in the magazine offers a new feature article to capture readers' interest.

  • She admired the spreadheads in the art book.

  • The spreadhead in the magazine showcased an eye-catching design that drew readers in.

  • Each spreadhead of the book displays beautiful illustrations alongside engaging text.

  • The publisher decided to highlight the spreadhead to enhance the overall layout of the publication.

Synonyms

spread
vsspreadhead
  • Jargon
15 5.8

Two pages in a book or magazine viewed together

describes the pages simply as the open pair rather than as a layout
facing pages
vsspreadhead
  • Specialized
1 3.0

Two pages that are opposite each other when a book is open

is the identical idea but expressed using a different word
center spread
vsspreadhead
  • Jargon
1 3.9

Two pages in the middle of a magazine or newspaper showing a large photo

refers to any two opposite pages regardless of position or use

Surface Forms

spreadhead singular
spreadheads plural

Morphology

spreadhead = spread + head (semi-transparent) = spread + head

Components 'spread' and 'head' are recognizable, but the combined meaning is specialized publishing jargon and not directly inferable as 'two facing pages' by all learners.

Etymology

Spreadhead joins spread, meaning 'to open out', and head, meaning 'top' or 'main part'. So a spreadhead is the main two facing pages you see when a book or magazine is open.