block letter

noun

: an often hand-drawn simple capital letter composed of strokes of uniform thickness

Examples of block letter in a Sentence

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Dewbin Wood Fall Letters Block Set Spell out your love for fall with crafty block letters that make for a small but eye-catching mantel centerpiece. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025 In photos from their outing obtained by the Daily Mail, Brown's phone case can be seen displaying the initials RWB in bright red block letters. Kayla Grant, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025 The only remnants of the once thriving fast-casual chain restaurant are the imprints of large block letters that hung on the façade of the building, and a single, unused rotisserie. Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 21 July 2025 Ice Spice’s varsity jacket featured the label’s name in block letters across the chest, as well as padded shoulders. Hannah Malach, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for block letter

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of block letter was in 1849

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“Block letter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/block%20letter. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

block letter

noun
: an often hand-printed capital letter having all lines of equal thickness
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