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

The movie truck rattled behind me on the street, the backward lettering of Metro Studio flashing in its reflection in the shop window.

From Literature

He completes the look with chestnut-brown Birkenstocks and a blue cap that says plants with Dodgers lettering.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

That was when he spotted a sliver of a book with old, black binding and silver lettering that read Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

From Literature

With its Art Deco lettering and being a stone’s throw from Ocean Boulevard, this cozy condo complex feels like a humble monument to SoCal Americana.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• book
• copy
• edition
• engraving
• lithograph
• magazine
• newspaper
• photograph
• stamp
• type
• writing