engraving

1 of 2

noun

en·​grav·​ing in-ˈgrā-viŋ 

en-

1

: the act or process of one that engraves

2

: something that is engraved: such as

a

: an engraved printing surface

b

: engraved work

3

: an impression from an engraved printing surface

engraving

2 of 2

present participle of engrave

Examples of engraving in a Sentence

Noun

She studied engraving in an art class.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The two even broke into an adorable engraving dance to the live band waiting for the work to be done. — Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

Alongside producing glassware and private commissions, the studio hosts occasional workshops in glass engraving and open houses. — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

During last year’s raids on homes owned by Kadgien and her sister in Mar del Plata, Argentine police also seized two 19th-century paintings, along with other prints and engravings. — Sergio Farella, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

During last year's raids on homes owned by Kadgien and her sister in Mar del Plata, Argentine police also seized two 19th-century paintings, along with other prints and engravings. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing engraving

• line engraving
• steel engraving
• wood engraving

Rhymes for engraving

• behaving
• enslaving
• lifesaving
• repaving
• autoclaving
• misbehaving
• braving
• caving
• craving
• graving
• laving
• paving

Kids Definition

engraving

noun

en·​grav·​ing

in-ˈgrā-viŋ

1

: the art of cutting something especially into the surface of wood, stone, or metal

2

: a print made from an engraved surface