engraving

noun

en·​grav·​ing in-ˈgrā-viŋ 

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1

: the act or process of one that engraves

2

: something that is engraved: such as

a

: an engraved printing surface

b

: engraved work

3

: an impression from an engraved printing surface

Examples of engraving in a Sentence

She studied engraving in an art class.

Recent Examples on the Web

The paw print appears again as an engraving on the surround of the car’s rose gold door sill treadplates, visible every time the doors are opened. — Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Their designs are usually flat and solid to allow for personalized engraving or come pre-engraved. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026

The cabin also features a number of personalized details, including James’ emblem and discrete engravings that reference the basketball player’s hometown of Akron, Ohio, and his family. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2026

The store also offers tailoring and alterations, shoe shines, monogramming, engraving, eyebrow waxing and so much more. — New York Times, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing engraving

• line engraving
• steel engraving
• wood engraving

Rhymes for engraving

• behaving
• enslaving
• lifesaving
• repaving
• autoclaving
• misbehaving
• braving
• caving
• craving
• graving
• laving
• paving

Kids Definition

engraving

noun

en·​grav·​ing

in-ˈgrā-viŋ

1

: the art of cutting something especially into the surface of wood, stone, or metal

2

: a print made from an engraved surface