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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His custom designs range variously include the Miesha name, a half-lady ghost-butterfly, splattered imagery, quotes in cursive and barbed wire lettering.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 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 illuminated manuscript depicting the four Gospels of the Christian New Testament has been described as "the work of angels" due to the complexity of its lettering and illustrations.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
The white cap with gold lettering is a bit of Trump merch, currently on sale for $55.
From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026
There’s a thick one with shiny lettering on it.
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
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