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

Phrases

handwriting on the wall

: writing on the wall

Synonyms

• scribble
• hand
• script
• penmanship
• signature
• print
• autograph

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Storytelling through craftsmanship Montegrappa Montegrappa’s role is not simply to manufacture pens but to preserve handwriting as a contemporary art form. —Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025

Alexander was the first person to introduce orange wine to King, and the script on the bottle is in his handwriting. —Lauren Huff, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025

Langley customized the suit with beads and embroidery in the style of her grandmother's handwriting. —Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 22 Aug. 2025

At Mercy Housing, Alma Watson, 63, flipped through the pages of her workbook, filled with lines of her cursive handwriting. —Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing handwriting

• see/read the writing/handwriting on the wall
• the writing/handwriting is on the wall

Rhymes for handwriting

• alighting
• backbiting
• bullfighting
• daylighting
• delighting
• exciting
• firefighting
• highlighting
• igniting
• inciting
• indicting
• infighting

Kids Definition

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