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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Just with gold lettering adorning their World Series championship jerseys. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025 Signs standing 7 feet tall in the middle of walkways feature all-caps lettering in yellows and reds. Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025 The Texas Rangers removed a cap from their online store because the cap’s lettering could be misinterpreted as a vulgar word in Spanish. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2025 That month, at Gilman, a student pointed to Mangione’s name displayed in gold lettering alongside the other valedictorians in the lobby. Lorena O'Neil, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025 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 21 Apr. 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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