handwriting
noun
hand·writ·ing
ˈhand-ˌrī-tiŋ 
1
: writing done by hand
especially
: the form of writing peculiar to a particular person
2
: something written by hand
Examples of handwriting in a Sentence
Her handwriting is nearly impossible to read.
she immediately recognized the handwriting on the envelope as that of her old college roommate
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Referencing the old prison doors which were covered with various scribblings, the luxurious modern bathroom is covered with a contemporary interpretation of handwriting to add a little irreverence.
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Rana Good, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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Researchers at Meta have developed a wristband that translates your hand gestures into commands to interact with a computer, including moving a cursor, and even transcribing your handwriting in the air into text.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 23 July 2025
Laura Byrne, a spokesperson for the Will County state’s attorney’s office requested, refused to comment but in an email said prosecutors sought a continuance to allow for expert analysis of handwriting on original documents, as well as the unavailability of witnesses.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
The clock is face down on a pile of birthday cards, all marked ‘Return to sender’ in my daughter Aisha’s handwriting.
—Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
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Rana Good, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Image courtesy of the researchers View gallery - 5 images
Researchers at Meta have developed a wristband that translates your hand gestures into commands to interact with a computer, including moving a cursor, and even transcribing your handwriting in the air into text.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 23 July 2025
Laura Byrne, a spokesperson for the Will County state’s attorney’s office requested, refused to comment but in an email said prosecutors sought a continuance to allow for expert analysis of handwriting on original documents, as well as the unavailability of witnesses.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
The clock is face down on a pile of birthday cards, all marked ‘Return to sender’ in my daughter Aisha’s handwriting.
—Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for handwriting
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“Handwriting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handwriting. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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handwriting
noun
hand·writ·ing
ˈhan-ˌdrīt-iŋ
1
: writing done by hand
2
: the form of a particular person's writing
3
: something written by hand
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