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 documents include an 1823 engraving of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Association, and a rare draft of the Constitution. —Leondra Head, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026

Which of the current President’s utterances will be suitable for engraving? —Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2026

The engravings were broadcast on a screen at the back of the ballroom for those on the far ends of the packed hall. —Brittany Levine Beckman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026

The most important stop is the engraving station, where the winners can get their trophies inscribed. —Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 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