etching

noun

etch·​ing ˈe-chiŋ 

1

a

: the action or process of etching

b

: the art of producing pictures or designs by printing from an etched metal plate

2

a

: an etched design

b

: an impression from an etched plate

Examples of etching in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Prince Albert, also German, sent trees to schools and army forts around the holiday season, but the tree trend took off with the help of an 1848 etching which made their tradition public knowledge. —Marina Watts, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024

The cathedral's gothic form has been depicted in paintings, etchings and photographs. —Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024

In October, the brand focused on creating wearable art in partnership with the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam by replicating the Dutch Master’s etching technique on denim with laser technology. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019

But there's been talk of threats and ominous etchings on shell casings. —Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1634, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing etching

• freeze-etching

Kids Definition

etching

noun

etch·​ing ˈech-iŋ 

1

a

: the act or process of etching a hard material

b

: the art of printing from an etched metal plate

2

a

: a product of etching

b

: a print made from an etched metal plate