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 sterling silver platter also features mythological engravings on its surface, and is awarded annually to the Wimbledon Ladies’ Singles champion. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 12 July 2026

Dundon’s move was widely criticized — and ridiculed — after the Hurricanes on Thursday posted a picture of the engravings on social media. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Twiggs also testified that Robinson had asked about a tool for engraving bullets for an upcoming hunting trip. — Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

On the Detroit Red Wings’ engravings following their 1997, 1998, 2002 and 2008 titles, nine members of the Ilitch family appear, but each was either a part owner or a team vice president. — Sean Gentille, New York Times, 10 July 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