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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The Writer is a four-issue series with illustrations by Ariel Olivetti and lettering by Frank Cvetkovic. Raven Brunner, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025 The caps, sold for $44.99, are designed with MLB team logos placed on top of lettering—often to unintentionally amusing results. Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 10 Mar. 2025 It was sent in black lettering on an orange background, which is the color associated with 10-month-old Kfir Bibas and 4-year-old Ariel Bibas. Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025 Officials also bought office supplies, snacks for district townhalls, jackets with city lettering for office staff and car rentals and flights for various events on issues like housing and economic development in Sacramento and Mexico. Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 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 13 May. 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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