lettering

1 of 2

noun

let·​ter·​ing ˈle-tə-riŋ 

: letters used in an inscription

lettering

2 of 2

present participle of letter entry 2

Examples of lettering in a Sentence

Noun

I couldn't read the sign's lettering.

a sign with gold lettering

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Just after 1pm, John, 54, is standing across from the Ironopolis lettering. — Michael Walker, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Another man was wearing a black baseball cap, a black Nike T-shirt with orange lettering and a piece of artwork, and floral shorts. — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026

The Uthman Quran, a seventh-century manuscript written in Kufic lettering on gazelle parchment, sits beneath a 213-foot dome in a space designed for maximum impact. — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

After the center unsuccessfully sought to pause the order, crews removed the lettering overnight on June 12 and 13. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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