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

Designs can be loaded in from popular Windows and MacOS desktop software like LightBurn and LaserGRBL for detailed engraving work, as well as an Android mobile app for simple workflows. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 June 2026

Hand engraving and ornate craftsmanship have also become more desirable as consumers gravitate toward pieces that feel handmade and deeply personal. — Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 26 June 2026

Those engravings in Rising Star stayed on Berger’s mind for months afterward. — ArsTechnica, 25 June 2026

An 1825 engraving of Stirling Castle in Stirling, Scotland. — Adela Suliman, NBC news, 24 June 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