handwriting

noun

hand·​writ·​ing ˈhand-ˌrī-tiŋ 

1

: writing done by hand

especially : the form of writing peculiar to a particular person

2

: something written by hand

Phrases

handwriting on the wall

: writing on the wall

Synonyms

• hand
• penmanship
• script

Examples of handwriting in a Sentence

Her handwriting is nearly impossible to read.

she immediately recognized the handwriting on the envelope as that of her old college roommate

Recent Examples on the Web

Three handwriting experts also told the Sentinel that the signature didn’t appear to be authentic. —Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2024

The handwriting specifically refers to planes and height. —Tom Winter, NBC News, 25 June 2024

The debate around the importance of handwriting was put to rest a while back. —Phil Wahba, Fortune, 18 June 2024

Because of the poor handwriting, researchers believe it may have been written as part of an exercise at a school or monastery. —Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 13 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing handwriting

• handwriting on the wall
• see/read the writing/handwriting on the wall
• the writing/handwriting is on the wall

Kids Definition

handwriting

noun

hand·​writ·​ing ˈhan-ˌdrīt-iŋ 

1

: writing done by hand

2

: the form of a particular person's writing

3

: something written by hand