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

Even more special than the sparkling diamond was the engraving inside the gold band. —Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 24 July 2025

The engraving transforms a practical daily essential into a keepsake for under $20. —Jené Luciani Sena May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025

Adding to the experience, the Las Vegas flagship will be the first store to show crafts people at work enameling and hand engraving jewelry. —Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025

The committee chosen to draft a declaration of independence for the 13 North American British colonies is shown at work in this 19th century engraving. —Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 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