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."
"On a recent afternoon a work crew and crane were affixing the tall lettering to the side of the team’s new stadium, just off the autobahn in Sinsheim, a few miles from Hoffenheim."
— Nicholas Kulish, Soccer Titan Raises Profile of Tiny Village (2009)
"The lettering on the sign made it clear that intruders were unwelcome."
How to use lettering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishText that has been written or drawn, usually with attention paid to how it looks.
Common pairings
gold lettering
hand lettering
faded lettering
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Etymology
From "letter" plus the suffix "-ing," used here in the sense of "the product of an action."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for lettering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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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.
