noun
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the act, art, or technique of inscribing letters on to something
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the letters so inscribed
Etymology
Origin of lettering
Example Sentences
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In December, the board decided to rename the institution and new lettering bearing Trump's full name was affixed to the centre's front portico the next day.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Among them, a worn “Army of Alphabetizers” badge from Cuba’s 1961 literacy campaign, its lettering nearly faded.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
The lettering had been stripped from the building, leaving only a faint imprint of the school’s name on the facade.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
The white cap with gold lettering is a bit of Trump merch, currently on sale for $55.
From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026
She pulled it from the shelf, noting the dark gold lettering on its cover that Ekon had also described.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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