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

As for its dark blue away jersey, that’s inspired by a traditional painting technique from capital city Buenos Aires — filete porteño — that’s used for ornamental design, combining brilliant, swirling colors with specific lettering styles. —Steve Douglas, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026

With her fingers, Guadalupe Espinoza lightly traced the lettering engraved on a slanted monument wedged alongside the courtyard at the LA Plaza de Culturas y Artes. —Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026

Wilde added angular black sunglasses and delicate stud earrings, then carried a small white canvas tote printed with oversized black lettering. —Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 16 June 2026

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