engraving

noun

en·​grav·​ing in-ˈgrā-viŋ 

en-

1

: the act or process of one that engraves

2

: something that is engraved: such as

a

: an engraved printing surface

b

: engraved work

3

: an impression from an engraved printing surface

Examples of engraving in a Sentence

She studied engraving in an art class.

Recent Examples on the Web

Wright’s childhood nursery was decorated with engravings of English cathedrals 2. —Carrie Hojnicki, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2025

That church, the Basílica de San José de Flores, has an engraving marking the date when Francis received his vocation, while in the confessional — September 21, 1953. —David Culver, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025

The front of the coin also includes a laurel wreath and an engraving of Brutus' name. —Kerry Breen june 13, CBS News, 13 June 2025

After the ceremony, winners were treated to a live engraving of their name on the trophy, Oscars-style. —Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing engraving

• line engraving
• steel engraving
• wood engraving

Rhymes for engraving

• behaving
• enslaving
• lifesaving
• repaving
• autoclaving
• misbehaving
• braving
• caving
• craving
• graving
• laving
• paving

Kids Definition

engraving

noun

en·​grav·​ing

in-ˈgrā-viŋ

1

: the art of cutting something especially into the surface of wood, stone, or metal

2

: a print made from an engraved surface