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

And the look is also unique, from the lettering of the Whiny Baby logo to the bottle cap as opposed to a cork, and the bottle charm that can also be used as a phone charm. —Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 8 Sep. 2023

Even the title lettering of the Netflix anthology series echoes the macabre and was inspired by writing manuals from the 1500s. —Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2023

Images shared on the sheriff’s Facebook page show white lettering and symbols painted on the AR-15 rifle used by the shooter, including what appears to be a swastika. —Greg Wehner, Fox News, 27 Aug. 2023

Supporting this educational element, Paint Louis offers Paint Littles between 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM all three days of the festival–September 1 to 3–where artists will be teaching children how to hold spray cans and begin creating lettering and artworks. —Chadd Scott, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2023

These experts largely agree that effective flags should be simple, use only a few basic colors, avoid lettering and seals and employ meaningful symbolism. —Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Aug. 2023

Lujack was a star athlete at Connellsville High School, lettering in football, basketball and track. —Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2023

Art directors, bands, and street artists adopted the jagged, torn-from-pages lettering. —Brian Murphy, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Aug. 2023

Art directors, bands and street artists adopted the jagged, torn-from-pages lettering. —Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

lettering

noun

let·​ter·​ing ˈlet-ə-riŋ 

: letters used in an inscription