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lettering

[let-er-ing] / ˈlɛt ər ɪŋ /
NOUN
block letter
Synonyms
WEAK
block capital handprinting
NOUN
inscription
Synonyms
STRONGEST
caption engraving epitaph signature
STRONG
autograph dedication heading imprint label legend saying wording
NOUN
marking
Synonyms
STRONG
blazing branding earmarking impressing imprinting initialing inscribing labeling notching scoring signing stamping tagging ticketing
NOUN
print
Synonyms
STRONGEST
book copy edition engraving lithograph magazine newspaper photograph stamp type writing
STRONG
characters composition face font impress impression imprint indentation issue letters newsprint periodical typeface typescript typesetting
WEAK
black and white printed matter

Example Sentences

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The white cap with gold lettering is a bit of Trump merch, currently on sale for $55.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

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 • Feb. 25, 2026

Additional ground clearance, aggressive cladding with “SUBARU” lettering on the back, yellow accents, and 17-inch black wheels spotlight the styling enhancements.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025

Meanwhile—as in, simultaneously—VW Group has been creating a China-only version of the brand, for which the familiar four rings of the brandmark have been replaced with glowing sans-serif lettering on the nose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

My name, painted in Ana's whimsical lettering on a door.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour