block letter

American  

noun

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

2. a simple, hand-printed capital letter.

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block letter British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of block letter

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

And unlike decades ago — when Ramos had to sneak around in darkness to spray-paint his nickname in large, block letters all over the city and surrounding areas — this time it was fully permissible.

From Los Angeles Times

Down the street from ICE headquarters on the south Portland waterfront, a rainbow of costumes hung on a makeshift rack, a vertical banner with “FREE” in block letters attached.

From Salon

On it, in large block letters, was printed six words and a challenge from their interim coach: “ARE YOU A ONE-HIT WONDER?”

From Los Angeles Times

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