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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Among them, a worn “Army of Alphabetizers” badge from Cuba’s 1961 literacy campaign, its lettering nearly faded.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Seoul’s iconic landmarks, from the Namsan Seoul Tower to a historic royal-palace gate, were illuminated with the “Arirang” lettering.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
The ingots date back almost 2,000 years to AD87, based on lettering written on the objects, which refers to the Emperor Domitian, who was known for his empire building, including expansion in Britain.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
Their custom lettering, expression in sugar, or giant-sized for parties.
From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026
It was too dark to read the lettering on the face of the stone.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
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