monogram

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noun

mono·​gram ˈmä-nə-ˌgram 

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

monogrammatic

ˌmä-nə-grə-ˈma-tik 

adjective

monogram

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verb

monogrammed; monogramming

transitive verb

: to mark with a monogram

monogrammer

ˈmä-nə-ˌgra-mər 

noun

Examples of monogram in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Vuitton’s Pharrell Williams, meanwhile, sent out models sporting dangling silver bands daintily engraved with the brand’s LV monogram. — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026

The launch includes two capsule collections that use two of the house’s famed monograms, Monogram Dune and Monogram Infrarouge, as their muse, as well as taking inspiration from the emblem’s 130th anniversary. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 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

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

Rhymes for monogram

• abraham
• anagram
• cablegram
• cofferdam
• dendrogram
• diagram
• diaphragm
• epigram
• hexagram
• histogram
• hologram
• instagram

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