engraving

noun

en·​grav·​ing in-ˈgrā-viŋ 

en-

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 engraving, however, is particularly extraordinary and those that already know Naoya Hida will recognize it instantly. —Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 21 May 2025

The engraving on the face of the seal shows the King, 76, seated on a throne, and the reverse depicts the Royal Arms designed by Heraldic artist Timothy Noad. —Janine Henni, People.com, 10 May 2025

That included months of discussion concerning the ring’s shape, the engraving on it, plus the choice of stones in the final design. —Constance Droganes, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2025

These engravings contribute to the layered spiritual and political history of the site, reflecting its significance across faiths and borders. —Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025

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