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

The holder comes in a range of colors from brown to blue and can be customized with laser engraving. —Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024

There are also five beauty treatment rooms, while services include brow shaping, lash extensions, facials, bespoke wedding scent consultations and fragrance bottle engraving. —Samantha Conti, WWD, 14 Oct. 2024

And 17th-century architectural engravings cluster on the walls (though the cerulean frames exist sans glass, doing away with reflections and glare). —Mitchell Owens, Architectural Digest, 11 Oct. 2024

Exhibiting partners also include the design brands like crystal Maison Saint-Louis and Italy’s Fornasetti, which will put forth an exhibit that celebrates Piero Fornasetti’s love of glass engraving. —Sofia Celeste, WWD, 10 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing engraving

• line engraving
• steel engraving
• wood engraving

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