lettering

noun

let·​ter·​ing ˈle-tə-riŋ How to pronounce lettering (audio)
: letters used in an inscription

Examples of lettering in a Sentence

I couldn't read the sign's lettering. a sign with gold lettering
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Honda adds in chrome trim and raised lettering to further elevate the look. New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2025 The Olympic gold medalist posted photos on Instagram Stories of her sporting a white football jersey with Owens’ jersey number 36 in chocolate brown lettering. Rachel Flynn, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025 Fenn, a former Vietnam War pilot who became wealthy dealing in art and antiquities, decided to hide a cache of 19th-century coins, gold, jewels, antiquities and an autobiography printed in tiny lettering, all sealed in an olive jar. Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025 There is no large sign, just a lighted gold fan over the door and very subtle gold lettering on the wall on the side. Laurie Werner, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lettering 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lettering was in the 14th century

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“Lettering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lettering. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.

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lettering

noun
let·​ter·​ing ˈlet-ə-riŋ How to pronounce lettering (audio)
: letters used in an inscription
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