embossed; embossing; embosses
1
: to raise the surface of into bosses
especially
: to ornament with raised work
2
: to raise in relief from a surface
embossed; embossing; embosses
plural -s
: one that embosses: such as
a
: a punch used in repoussé work for striking metal on the reverse side to raise the relief
b
: an operator of a machine for forming raised designs (as on leather, book covers, textiles, or stationery)
c
: a writer of braille
especially
: one whose work is embossing braille by stereotyping
Examples of emboss in a Sentence
Verb (1)
the simple country church has an aura of serene spirituality that is often missing in more embossed houses of worship
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Ron Cowen, Scientific American, 3 June 2026
Meanwhile, modern light fixtures and embossed silver light-switch covers (a decor fad currently trending all over TikTok) layer in a polished feel to the overall design scheme.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
Stars litter the interior as well, whether embossed, embroidered, embedded, or pixelated.
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Verb
The invention that Edison brought into the offices of Scientific American also used sound vibrations to make a needle vibrate—in his case, by digging grooves into a strip of tinfoil or paper that was embossed with wax.
—Ron Cowen, Scientific American, 3 June 2026
Meanwhile, modern light fixtures and embossed silver light-switch covers (a decor fad currently trending all over TikTok) layer in a polished feel to the overall design scheme.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
Stars litter the interior as well, whether embossed, embroidered, embedded, or pixelated.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
This Creative Co-Op planter is embossed with a metallic gold texture that breaks up boring color palettes.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
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“Emboss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emboss. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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