Definition of monogram
: a sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
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Socks and Sandals Are OK in LV Land Jones paired socks in semi-sheer shades of silver or black with Velcro-strap sandals in the LV monogram.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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For added personality, Branca likes to design custom monograms for her clients and embroider them on their towels.
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People don’t understand our need to slap a monogram on just about anything.
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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).
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Origin and Etymology of monogram
Late Latin monogramma, from Greek mon- + gramma letter — more at gram
monogram
Definition of monogram
monogrammed
;monogramming
transitive verb
: to mark with a monogram
Recent Examples of monogram from the Web
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Bedroom Bedding: Preferably tasteful, preferably monogramed, and preferably matching your roommate’s set for a cohesive look.
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First Known Use of monogram
1868
MONOGRAM Defined for English Language Learners
monogram
playDefinition of monogram for English Language Learners
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: 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
MONOGRAM Defined for Kids
monogram
playDefinition of monogram for Students
: a design usually made by combining two or more of a person's initials
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