block letter

noun

1. Printing.,  a sans-serif typeface or letter, usually compressed and having tight curves.

2. a simple, hand-printed capital letter.

block letter

noun

1. Also called: block capital. a plain capital letter

Word History and Origins

Origin of block letter¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Pointing to glittery gold block letters that spelled MAGA, he said he wanted to swap the first A for a U, so that the acronym stood for “the most useless governor in America, Gavin Newsom.”

From Los Angeles Times

Clicking it takes you to a page of Ciattarelli standing proudly with his hands on his hips and the phrase “Blacks Back Jack” in big block letters.

From Salon

The artist’s last name is written in block letters along one edge, but there’s some confusion over whether the artist or the school added it later as an identifier.

From Los Angeles Times

In thick block letters, it reads Thump Records and is open for vending.

From Los Angeles Times

Harris-Walz are reclaiming flags and “freedom” as the language of patriotism, displayed in giant block letters behind many speakers who talked about how Republicans have bastardized both.

From Salon