lettering

noun

let·​ter·​ing ˈle-tə-riŋ How to pronounce lettering (audio)
: letters used in an inscription

Examples of lettering in a Sentence

I couldn't read the sign's lettering. a sign with gold lettering
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Red lettering splashes across the departures board, indicating a calamitous level of cancellations. Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Theron's catsuit was emblazoned with the luxury fashion house's original marque, Givenchy Paris 1952, in white lettering across the chest. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025 The nails were decorated with ornate, black script lettering that went across both of the rapper's hands, which spelled out Stefon Diggs' name. Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 20 June 2025 The accolades poured in for his monumental book, printed on large-format pages with a dark-blue cover and gold lettering on the spine. Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for lettering

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lettering was in the 14th century

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“Lettering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lettering. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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lettering

noun
let·​ter·​ing ˈlet-ə-riŋ How to pronounce lettering (audio)
: letters used in an inscription
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