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

Archaeologists in Poland recently uncovered a centuries-old ring with enigmatic engravings. —Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025

Water resistant to 10 bar, these chronographs are fitted with black rubber straps with a laser engraving of the APXGP team. —Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025

But now there are holograms, bar codes and laser engraving that can fool the electronic scanners in bars and marijuana dispensaries. —James Barron, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025

On Friday, there will be spirit tastings, complimentary glass engraving, anniversary glassware, an 11-year bourbon special and rum samples. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 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