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
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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Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
Trace over the design with the embossing tool and remove the paper to reveal your embossing.
—Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2025
The Dior ambassador opted for a pair of the brand's take on the biker boots, adorned with multiple straps (some belt-like and placed asymmetrically) with metal eyelets and the Christian Dior name embossed in the center.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2025
The dish, made from oven-safe stoneware and embossed with fall images and burgers surrounding the White Castle logo, will be available at HouseOfCrave.com on Nov. 24.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 21 Nov. 2025
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Verb
The company noted that its new Edinburgh store, which will mark the first retail opening for the brand in 2026, will offer expert boot fitting, ongoing repair and restoration processes, complimentary boot polishing, plus embossing or debossing to personalize purchases.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
Trace over the design with the embossing tool and remove the paper to reveal your embossing.
—Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2025
The Dior ambassador opted for a pair of the brand's take on the biker boots, adorned with multiple straps (some belt-like and placed asymmetrically) with metal eyelets and the Christian Dior name embossed in the center.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2025
The dish, made from oven-safe stoneware and embossed with fall images and burgers surrounding the White Castle logo, will be available at HouseOfCrave.com on Nov. 24.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 21 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for emboss
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“Emboss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emboss. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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