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

The team’s primary logo is a four-color crest featuring white lettering, green-and-white mountains, and a red-and-yellow sunset. —Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 July 2025

Before the final game, the remaining nine players are treated to a grand feast in their sleeping quarters, swapping their green tracksuits for black-tie attire, and the lettering along the walls is revealed in full. —Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025

All four billboards are bright yellow with messages in bold black lettering specific to a health care provider in each state. —Brittany Carloni, IndyStar, 23 July 2025

First released in the spring 2001 collection, Spouse applied neon graffiti-style lettering overtop Vuitton’s signature leather monogram print. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 July 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