engraving

noun

en·​grav·​ing in-ˈgrā-viŋ How to pronounce engraving (audio)
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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.
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Custom engraving, a black finish, and additional graphite tips are available as add-ons. New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2025 Lincoln Memorial bronze sculpture by Alva Studios, with an engraving from 1915 ($200,000-$300,000 estimate). Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025 Paris Hilton edition comes with the smartphone in a new Paris Pink shade and accessories like a vegan leather case, two wrist strap options, and, of course, a ‘That’s hot’ engraving on the phone’s spine. Melissah Yang, refinery29.com, 11 Feb. 2025 Every five or six years, someone finds an older engraving. Max Springer, Scientific American, 7 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for engraving 

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of engraving was in 1599

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“Engraving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engraving. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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
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