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noun

lettering

LEH-tuh-rihng

Lettering (noun) means Letters or words that have been written, drawn, or printed, especially in a decorative style. Example: “The sign had faded gold lettering above the shop door.”

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Letters or words that have been written, drawn, or printed, especially in a decorative style.
"The sign had faded gold lettering above the shop door."

How to Use Lettering

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishText that has been written or drawn, usually with attention paid to how it looks.

Common pairings
gold lettering hand lettering faded lettering

Word Forms

letterings plural

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Etymology

From "letter" plus the suffix "-ing," used here in the sense of "the product of an action."

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “lettering” mean?

The word “lettering” means letters or words that have been written, drawn, or printed, especially in a decorative style. In plain terms, text that has been written or drawn, usually with attention paid to how it looks.

How do you pronounce “lettering”?

“Lettering” is pronounced LEH-tuh-rihng (/ˈlɛ.tə.ɹɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “lettering” in a sentence?

Here is “lettering” used in a sentence: “The sign had faded gold lettering above the shop door.”

What part of speech is “lettering”?

“Lettering” is a noun.

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