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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Her family is asking the public to wear pink to her funeral and even put out her funeral information in pink writing as opposed to the traditional black lettering. Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025 Replacing the lettering is estimated to cost about $47,600, while the LED conversion is expected to be about $123,400, a city staff report states. Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025 The company designs structured coloring books that merge narrative detail with physical engagement, using distinctive bubble lettering and diagrammatic layouts to help learners color both the word and the structure. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025 The post featured a deep purple background and white lettering. Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 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 23 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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