stencil

noun
UK: /ˈstensɪl/
US: /ˈstensəl/

  1. A thin sheet of material, such as paper, plastic, or metal, with a pattern or letters cut out of it, used to produce a design on another surface by applying pigment through the cut-out areas.

    1. I used a stencil to paint stars on the wall
    2. The artist created a mural using a complex series of stencils and spray paint.

  2. A design or pattern made by applying paint or ink through a stencil.

    1. The wall was decorated with a simple floral stencil.
    2. The cafe features a stencil of its logo on the front window to grab attention.

Synonyms

guide pattern template motif die
stencil verb

  1. To produce a design on a surface by applying paint or ink through a stencil.

    1. She stenciled a border around the room.
    2. We stenciled the company logo onto all the shipping boxes for easy identification.
stencil adjective

  1. Made or decorated using a stencil.

    1. This is stencil art and craft for kids.
    2. The stenciled designs on the lampshade added a personal touch to the decor.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stencil" in English means: A thin sheet of material, such as paper, plastic, or metal, with a pattern or letters cut out of it, used to produce a design on another surface by applying pigment through the cut-out areas., A design or pattern made by applying paint or ink through a stencil..

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

Synonyms for "stencil": guide, pattern, template, motif, die.

Example usage of "stencil": "I used a stencil to paint stars on the wall". More examples on the page.