monogram

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noun mono·gram \ˈmä-nə-ˌgram\

Definition of monogram

: a sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name

monogrammatic

play \ˌmä-nə-grə-ˈma-tik\ adjective

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Recent Examples of monogram from the Web

A New Kind of Logomania Takes Hold After last season’s super Supreme collaboration featuring Vuitton’s classic monogram, Jones is refreshing the house’s branding for Spring.

— steff yotka, Vogue, "5 Things to Know About the Vuitton Show That Aren’t About Drake", 22 June 2017
Travel-minded Louis Vuitton evoked its signature monogram-laden travel case with its invite: a luggage label adorned with metal eyelets and decorated colored straps.

— Washington Post, "Valentino headlines first day of Paris Fashion Week menswear", 21 June 2017
Design your monogram onto the center of the board with the sequined trim, and use a hot glue gun to affix it to the center of the board.

— kristin koch, Seventeen, "10 DIY Dorm Decor Hacks That Even Lazy Girls Can Do", 19 June 2017
The most popular thing to paint is, of course, flowers—in all colors and types—but others opt to do scenic landscapes or add the couple’s new monogram.

— AL.com, "Check out 6 unique wedding cake trends", 14 June 2017
For added personality, Branca likes to design custom monograms for her clients and embroider them on their towels.

— the washington post, NOLA.com, "Get wrapped up in the best bath towels: what to look for and how to compare them", 13 June 2017
People don’t understand our need to slap a monogram on just about anything.

— Southern Living, "Things Only Homesick Southerners Know", 1 May 2017
On Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m., Barneys Madison Avenue will host Exclusively Yours, offering free customization on items throughout the store, including Gucci sneakers that can be embossed with a monogram or icons ($640).

— alison s. cohn, New York Times, "Pop-Ups and Shopping Events Galore. And It’s Bridal Week.", 19 Apr. 2017
Decor included V.F. matchbooks and drink stirrers bearing Jones’ signature and monogram.

— matthew lynch, Vanities, "Inside Vanity Fair’s 2017 Super Bowl Party", 5 Feb. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of monogram

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

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First Known Use: circa 1696

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Other Alphabet Terms

cuneiform, linear, minuscule, pictograph, rune, symbology, wedge

monogram

verb mono·gram

Definition of monogram

monogrammed

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monogramming

transitive verb
: to mark with a monogram

monogrammer

play \-ˌgra-mər\ noun

Recent Examples of monogram from the Web

Bedroom Bedding: Preferably tasteful, preferably monogramed, and preferably matching your roommate’s set for a cohesive look.

— Southern Living, "College Dorm Checklist Every Southern Girl Needs", 1 May 2017

First Known Use of monogram

1868

Other Alphabet Terms

cuneiform, linear, minuscule, pictograph, rune, symbology, wedge

MONOGRAM Defined for English Language Learners

monogram

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Definition of monogram for English Language Learners

: a symbol that has the first letters of a person's first, middle, and last names and that is put on towels, blankets, clothes, etc., as a decoration or to show ownership