lettering

noun

let·​ter·​ing ˈle-tə-riŋ How to pronounce lettering (audio)
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: 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 Akamai Technologies logo and lettering can be seen on the headquarters building at the company's German headquarters in Garching near Munich (Bavaria). Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 8 May 2026 The design is perhaps a bit more aggressive than before – largely thanks to the trick DRLs with #2 lettering. New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2026 The suspects were described as two Black males, one wearing a black T-shirt with white lettering and denim shorts, and the other with a long-sleeve black shirt. Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026 It was packaged in a maroon wrapper with silver lettering. David P. Willis, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lettering

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 14 May. 2026.

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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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