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

Many fans predicted the cover art would be orange because of the colors used for the New Heights episode, but the cover is primarily mint green with some orange lettering. —Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2025

Plastic faded the blonde color of butter with age and the lettering smeared away, big thumbprint smearing a lilac hollow through the violet plastic of the power button. —Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025

Swift asked Jason in the video, pulling out a mint green briefcase with her initials on them in orange lettering. —Marina Watts, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025

Based on the orange lettering on the briefcase and her new green and orange Instagram profile picture, these two colors will be taking center stage on The Life of a Showgirl. —Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 12 Aug. 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