lettering

American  

[let-er-ing] / ˈlɛt ər ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or process of inscribing with or making letters. letter.

2. the letters letter in an inscription; calligraphy.

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lettering British  

/ ˈlɛtərɪŋ /

noun

1. the act, art, or technique of inscribing letters on to something

2. the letters so inscribed

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Etymology

Origin of lettering

First recorded in 1635–45; letter ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

LATHAM, N.Y.—Master engravers have etched the custom designs and lettering on Crane Stationery since the days of Paul Revere—who, according to company lore, was one of its first customers.

From The Wall Street Journal

The captain of the Zhen Hua 29 greeted McMichael on the ship’s deck and took him to a state room below the bridge decorated with red fabric scrolls covered in gold Chinese lettering.

From The Wall Street Journal

Additional ground clearance, aggressive cladding with “SUBARU” lettering on the back, yellow accents, and 17-inch black wheels spotlight the styling enhancements.

From MarketWatch

Meanwhile—as in, simultaneously—VW Group has been creating a China-only version of the brand, for which the familiar four rings of the brandmark have been replaced with glowing sans-serif lettering on the nose.

From The Wall Street Journal

He majored in sign and brush lettering, graduating in the top 2% of his class.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• book
• copy
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• engraving
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