lettering

noun

let·​ter·​ing ˈle-tə-riŋ How to pronounce lettering (audio)
Synonyms of letteringnext
: 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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After midnight on June 13, workers were still erecting a scaffold needed to remove the lettering. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 12 June 2026 Two people holding a black flag with white lettering on top of the Empire State Building in New York on Wednesday. — Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 1 July 2026 Workers removed the lettering overnight into the following morning, hours after the federal court's original deadline, and covered the center's sign with a tarpaulin. — Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 24 June 2026 Mayor Muriel Bowser ordered the removal of the iconic yellow lettering following pressure from the White House and the threat of congressional legislation. — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2026 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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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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