lettering

noun
UK: /ˈletərɪŋ/
US: /ˈletərɪŋ/

  1. The art of drawing letters; letters that are drawn or painted, often used for signs.

    1. The sign had fancy lettering.
    2. The artist specialized in creating decorative lettering for book covers.

  2. A style or set of letters used for a specific purpose, such as in a logo or artwork.

    1. The lettering was small and hard to read.
    2. The company chose a bold, modern lettering style for its new brand identity.

Synonyms

typography handwriting script
lettering verb

  1. Present participle of letter - Marking something with letters

    1. He was lettering the banner.
    2. She spent the afternoon carefully lettering each invitation by hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lettering" in English means: The art of drawing letters; letters that are drawn or painted, often used for signs., A style or set of letters used for a specific purpose, such as in a logo or artwork..

The phonetic transcription of "lettering" is /ˈletərɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈletərɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lettering": typography, handwriting, script.

Example usage of "lettering": "The sign had fancy lettering.". More examples on the page.