handwriting
noun
hand·writ·ing
ˈhand-ˌrī-tiŋ 
1
: writing done by hand
especially
: the form of writing peculiar to a particular person
2
: something written by hand
see also handwriting on the wall
Examples of handwriting in a Sentence
Her handwriting is nearly impossible to read.
she immediately recognized the handwriting on the envelope as that of her old college roommate
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Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
One photo shows partially redacted handwriting on a blackboard in an office.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
There's more emphasis on handwriting, routine and classroom expectations.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Parents have to worry about early-literacy, handwriting, and problem solving.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 16 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for handwriting
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“Handwriting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handwriting. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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handwriting
noun
hand·writ·ing
ˈhan-ˌdrīt-iŋ
1
: writing done by hand
2
: the form of a particular person's writing
3
: something written by hand
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