handwriting

noun

hand·​writ·​ing ˈhand-ˌrī-tiŋ 

1

: writing done by hand

especially : the form of writing peculiar to a particular person

2

: something written by hand

see also handwriting on the wall

Synonyms of handwriting

• scribble
• hand
• script
• penmanship
• signature
• print
• autograph

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 on the Web

The Grammelot, for example, was fashioned like an African cave painting and oriental handwriting. —Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026

The elegant analog handwriting of filmmaking has nothing artificial about it, but all of the art. —Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026

Moving while reading, listening, or writing activates a unique mode of learning (a similar distinction can be found in handwriting versus typing). —Bonnie Tsui, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026

Additionally, Steve and a handwriting expert discovered eerie similarities between his father’s writing and letters sent to the Examiner in 1947. —Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing handwriting

• see/read the writing/handwriting on the wall
• the writing/handwriting is on the wall

Rhymes for handwriting

• alighting
• backbiting
• bullfighting
• daylighting
• delighting
• exciting
• firefighting
• highlighting
• igniting
• inciting
• indicting
• infighting

Kids Definition

handwriting

noun

hand·​writ·​ing ˈhan-ˌdrīt-iŋ 

1

: writing done by hand

2

: the form of a particular person's writing

3

: something written by hand