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

The personalization options vary, with the brand offering several different techniques based on the product; foil debossing, engraving, embroidery, vinyl decals, laser etching, and hand stamping are all in the repertoire. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025

Holly Mini Round Cocotte Ring in the holidays with this festive mini round cocotte, whose lid is adorned with gold etchings of holly. —Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025

Such a person might embrace an eternity in which to marvel at the etchings on a Roman coin, or the weight of a leek. —Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025

Walls will be dotted with paintings, drawings and etchings that reflect the history and private collection of husband-and-wife founders Gérard and Danielle Darel. —Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1634, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing etching

• freeze-etching

Rhymes for etching

• fetching
• retching
• sketching
• stretching

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