monogram

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noun

mono·​gram ˈmä-nə-ˌgram How to pronounce monogram (audio)
Synonyms of monogramnext
: a sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
monogrammatic adjective

monogram

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verb

monogrammed; monogramming

transitive verb

: to mark with a monogram
monogrammer noun

Examples of monogram in a Sentence

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Noun
Kim Petras channeled '90s pop diva in a tiny sheer black tube top and coordinated maxi skirt, and Donatella Versace graced the show with her fashion royalty presence, looking regal in a red coat adorned with Gucci monogram buttons. Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026 The Oscar nominee leaned into the logomania trend earlier this month, posing for Instagram photos in a sheer little black dress interwoven with Gucci's signature monogram. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
This tote comes in a natural canvas color, with the option to monogram and customize the color on the straps. Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2025 These guests can also request to monogram their train case onsite. Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for monogram

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Late Latin monogramma, from Greek mon- + gramma letter — more at gram

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1696, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1868, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of monogram was circa 1696

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“Monogram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monogram. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

monogram

noun
mono·​gram
ˈmän-ə-ˌgram
: an identifying or decorative symbol usually made up of a person's initials
monogrammed
-ˌgramd
adjective
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