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

But sometimes stars get lettering tattoos in their own native language wrong, too, like Cara Delevingne did last fall. —Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Apr. 2024

The design elements are poorly spaced and sized, and the lettering for players’ names seems too small. —Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

lettering

noun

let·​ter·​ing ˈlet-ə-riŋ 

: letters used in an inscription