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

There are also a variety of animal engravings, ranging from trout to buffalo. —Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026

Thanks in large part to the publication of Revere’s engraving, the moment became a rallying point for the anti-British sentiment that led to the Revolutionary War. —Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026

Apple continues to offer free personalized engraving through its website and app. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026

National Archives and Records Administration The exhibit features a number of historic papers, including an original engraving of the Declaration of Independence, printed from a copperplate of the original. —Anna Alejo, CBS News, 22 Jan. 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

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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