autograph

American  

[aw-tuh-graf, -grahf] / ˈɔ təˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf /

noun

1. a person's own signature.

   He collects autographs of artists.

2. something written in a person's own hand, as a manuscript or letter.

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adjective

1. written by a person's own hand.

   an autograph letter.

2. containing autographs.

   an autograph album.

verb (used with object)

1. to write one's name on or in; sign.

   to autograph a book.

2. to write with one's own hand.

autograph British  

/ ˈɔːtəˌɡrɑːf, -ˌɡræf, ˌɔːtəˈɡræfɪk /

noun

1. 1. a handwritten signature, esp that of a famous person

   2. ( as modifier )

      an autograph album

2. a person's handwriting

3. 1. a book, document, etc, handwritten by its author; original manuscript; holograph

   2. ( as modifier )

      an autograph letter

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verb

1. to write one's signature on or in; sign

2. to write with one's own hand

Other Word Forms

• autographic adjective
• autographical adjective
• autographically adverb
• unautographed adjective

Etymology

Origin of autograph

1630–40; < Latin autographum, noun use of neuter of Latin autographus written with one's own hand < Greek autógraphos. See auto- ¹, -graph

Example Sentences

Robert remembers watching Schwarzenegger's films as a child and arrived hoping to get an autograph.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“Or, are you not Lake Bell?” asks the autograph seeker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

To Cannon’s surprise, the reporters and lobbyists mobbed Reagan after the event was over to get his autograph.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2025

He also shared that limited quantities of the commemorative jersey are available for fans to purchase with or without his autograph.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

Continually besieged by newsmen, photographers, and autograph hunters, he finally put a stop to it all: By the midpoint of the tournament he wouldn’t pose for a photo, sign his autograph, or answer any question.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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