lettering

noun

let·​ter·​ing ˈle-tə-riŋ How to pronounce lettering (audio)
: letters used in an inscription

Examples of lettering in a Sentence

I couldn't read the sign's lettering. a sign with gold lettering
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The relaunch also came with a new look: the Archetypes artwork featured the same photo of Meghan but with pink lettering replacing the previous green and the addition of the Lemonada logo. Stephanie Petit, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025 The sweatshirt comes in a dark charcoal color, with lettering in the Eagle’s midnight green. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 28 Jan. 2025 The lettering is a little bolder and the blue a little brighter. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025 Users can experiment with unique lettering designs ranging from highly random to structured layouts and regular fill sizes. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for lettering

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lettering was in the 14th century

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“Lettering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lettering. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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lettering

noun
let·​ter·​ing ˈlet-ə-riŋ How to pronounce lettering (audio)
: letters used in an inscription
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