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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My husband, Dave, still wears the shirt with his workplace nickname – The Spam King – printed in the iconic Spam lettering, nestled in the yellow goo from the can. Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024 Beau Lake is now offering a personalization process, much as a boat owner would name a boat, with the ability to name the board and have the firm inscribe it with custom chrome lettering. Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024 The white with bold bright green lettering gives a playful nod to the season but will keep her warm well into winter. Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 The special hardcover rendition of The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore is handmade in Italy and features a Santa-red, Italian-leather exterior with lustrous golden lettering. Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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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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