lettering

noun

let·​ter·​ing ˈle-tə-riŋ 

: letters used in an inscription

Examples of lettering in a Sentence

I couldn't read the sign's lettering.

a sign with gold lettering

Recent Examples on the Web

There are also rooms with Braille numbering and lettering, as well as alt text used in social media so that the visually impaired can read it. —Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026

With its Art Deco lettering and being a stone’s throw from Ocean Boulevard, this cozy condo complex feels like a humble monument to SoCal Americana. —Brady Gerber, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026

Popp opted for blue and pink block lettering with her initials. —Danielle Calma, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026

The design idea incorporates the city's seal and unifies all lettering into a single typeface to modernize the appearance of department vehicles, the release stated. —Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lettering

• bettering

Kids Definition

lettering

noun

let·​ter·​ing ˈlet-ə-riŋ 

: letters used in an inscription