etching

noun

etch·​ing ˈe-chiŋ 

1

a

: the action or process of etching

b

: the art of producing pictures or designs by printing from an etched metal plate

2

a

: an etched design

b

: an impression from an etched plate

Examples of etching in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On his last day in Kyoto in the 1960s, 20-something Joel Wachs ducked into a small gallery called the Red Lantern and purchased two etchings for $25 each. —Kate Dwyer, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2024

Runes etchings have fallen from over 35,000 in April to fewer than 400. —Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024

The artful wallpaper, which was stylistically inspired by neoclassical etchings, was made by Graham & Brown designer Victoria Davidson. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2024

Embroidered botanicals reminiscent of vintage French etchings adorned an ivory dress with a skirt crafted from yards and yards of tulle. —Blue Carreon, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1634, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing etching

• freeze-etching

Kids Definition

etching

noun

etch·​ing ˈech-iŋ 

1

a

: the act or process of etching a hard material

b

: the art of printing from an etched metal plate

2

a

: a product of etching

b

: a print made from an etched metal plate