lettering

noun

let·​ter·​ing ˈle-tə-riŋ 

: letters used in an inscription

Examples of lettering in a Sentence

I couldn't read the sign's lettering.

a sign with gold lettering

Recent Examples on the Web

After midnight on June 13, workers were still erecting a scaffold needed to remove the lettering. —Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 12 June 2026

At the game, Hargitay's outfit matched with Taylor Swift and Alana and Este Haim; the group wore bright blue punny T-shirts with orange lettering as a tribute to the Knicks's colors. —Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 June 2026

The teal storefront with gold lettering, outside which patrons sip egg coffees with pups at their feet, is easy to spot. —Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026

To encourage environmental awareness, the sanitation department has designed its cans in bright orange with phrases in white lettering inspired by the city’s nightlife. —Erika Landström, Artforum, 2 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lettering

• bettering

Kids Definition

lettering

noun

let·​ter·​ing ˈlet-ə-riŋ 

: letters used in an inscription