handwriting

noun hand·writ·ing \ ˈhand-ˌrī-tiŋ \

|Updated on: 6 Jun 2018

Examples: handwriting in a Sentence

Definition of handwriting

1 : writing done by hand; especially : the form of writing peculiar to a particular person

2 : something written by hand

— handwriting on the wall

: writing on the wall

See handwriting defined for English-language learners

See handwriting defined for kids

Examples of handwriting in a Sentence

Her handwriting is nearly impossible to read.
she immediately recognized the handwriting on the envelope as that of her old college roommate

Recent Examples of handwriting from the Web

A2iA’s check scanning technology, which can recognize cursive handwriting, is used by numerous U.S. financial institutions.

— mike freeman, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Mitek Systems acquires French artificial intelligence firm for $50 million," 23 May 2018
Their functioning is measured using a scale that rates the ability to conduct 12 different activities, including dressing, speech, swallowing, handwriting, walking, climbing stairs, and turning over in bed.

— ed silverman, STAT, "ALS patients losing time and hope as they wait for insurers to cover a pricey new drug," 21 May 2018
The title screen from the video shows the number 27, and MGK took to Twitter to reveal that the typeface was Cobain’s handwriting.

— shanté honeycutt, Billboard, "Machine Gun Kelly Reflects on His Career & Mortality in '27' Video: Watch," 23 Apr. 2018
The single was pressed on purple vinyl with labeling replicating the original test-pressing, including a quality-control handstamp and handwriting believed to be that of famous Motown producer Norman Whitfield.

— jeff milo, Detroit Free Press, "Rare recording by Motown's Frank Wilson has a new home for Record Store Day," 19 Apr. 2018
The Newton's unreliable handwriting recognition was quickly becoming the butt of jokes.

— richard moss, Ars Technica, "The Mac gaming console that time forgot," 24 Mar. 2018
Even the imagery in her lyric video manages to feel intimate: the handwriting, the knife with lipstick writing, the tampon, the gummy bears, and the makeup all add up to detritus that jumps into and out of the lives of real women.

— refinery29.com, "New Music To Know This Week: Julia Michaels, Florence + The Machine, & More," 4 May 2018
Maybe whoever wrote the name has messy handwriting.

— alysha tsuji, For The Win, "Twitter roasts Vince Young after he butchers name of Titans draft pick Harold Landry," 27 Apr. 2018
The notebook lays flat on your desk and has a square-grid pattern to keep your handwriting in check.

— the editors, Outside Online, "17 Graduation Gifts for Her," 24 Apr. 2018

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'handwriting.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

First Known Use of handwriting

15th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

See Words from the same year

NEW! Time Traveler

handwriting Synonyms

HANDWRITING Defined for English Language Learners

handwriting

noun

Definition of handwriting for English Language Learners

: the way a person's writing looks

HANDWRITING Defined for Kids

handwriting

noun hand·writ·ing \ ˈhand-ˌrī-tiŋ \

Definition of handwriting for Students

: a person's writing

Learn More about handwriting

See words that rhyme with handwriting Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for handwriting Spanish Central: Translation of handwriting Nglish: Translation of handwriting for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of handwriting for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about handwriting

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up handwriting? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show

handwriting

Definition of handwriting

Examples of handwriting in a Sentence

Recent Examples of handwriting from the Web

First Known Use of handwriting

handwriting Synonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Words

Phrases Related to HANDWRITING

Related Phrases

HANDWRITING Defined for English Language Learners

handwriting

Definition of handwriting for English Language Learners

HANDWRITING Defined for Kids

handwriting

Definition of handwriting for Students

Learn More about handwriting

Seen and Heard

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games

Can You Use 'Comprised of'?

Trending: DOJ Describes Comey as 'Insubordinate'

Name More Food!

9 Words for Transnational Currencies

Ghost Word