lettering

noun

let·​ter·​ing ˈle-tə-riŋ How to pronounce lettering (audio)
: letters used in an inscription

Examples of lettering in a Sentence

I couldn't read the sign's lettering. a sign with gold lettering
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The post featured a deep purple background and white lettering. Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025 One of them was scrawled in orange lettering across a mirror. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025 For some reason, the underline effect beneath the Giants lettering is screaming Google Docs at me. Ajay Rose, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025 The alternate jersey uses the Athletics’ traditional gold base with green script lettering and includes the club’s logo on the sleeve. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lettering

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lettering was in the 14th century

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“Lettering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lettering. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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lettering

noun
let·​ter·​ing ˈlet-ə-riŋ How to pronounce lettering (audio)
: letters used in an inscription
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