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

Signs of the times Originally, California’s road signs were black with white lettering, but the state changed them after a federal rule was extended to the states. —Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 30 May 2025

In the carousel post, Roach first poses in front of a full body mirror at the hotel, wearing a robe embroidered with his name — as well as The Dominick Hotel — in luxurious red lettering. —Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 13 May 2025

In that sense, the tombstone lettering in Times Roman, a workmanlike font that is widely used in the English language, could be considered appropriate. —Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 4 May 2025

This is a triumph of teamwork, with an additional nod to Taylor Esposito, who did the lettering. —Air Mail, 3 May 2025

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