engraving

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

Examples of engraving in a Sentence

She studied engraving in an art class.

Recent Examples on the Web

There are some minor signs of aging from the environment, but all of the beautiful floral engravings on the side of the case and the lugs are perfectly crisp and intact. —Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 10 June 2026

Estrela’s Réplicas—luminous projections of animal movements on electric-looking engravings—produce a turbulent, titillating field uniting biofeedback with seismic rupture. —Pablo Larios, Artforum, 10 June 2026

The first release includes eight pieces, with designs that reference the Night Court’s imagery through celestial shapes, wing-like details, lockets and engraving. —Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 June 2026

The Treasury spokesperson declined to comment on Solimene’s current status but confirmed that Michael Brown, a top Beach aide, became acting director of engraving and printing on May 18. —Bill Barrow, Fortune, 29 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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