lettering

LET-ur-ing/ˈlɛ.tə.ɹɪŋ/

3 meanings of lettering

1
noununcountable
Written or printed words, especially text meant to be read on a page or sign.
Like the words you see written on a road sign.
The lettering on the old shop window had faded over the years.
I could barely make out the lettering printed along the bottom of the page.
Similarwriting, text, print, inscription
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noununcountable
Words that have been drawn or styled in a special way.
Like writing your name in fancy letters instead of plain ones.
The store hired an artist to create the lettering for its new sign.
Bright, bold lettering covered the front of the comic book.
Similarcalligraphy, typography, script
3
verb
Present participle of letter. Use this form for the action happening now.
She is lettering the poster for the school play.
The artist spent all morning lettering the storefront window.
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lettering is a form of letter

letter, verb: To write, paint, or print letters onto a surface. Full entry

Forms: letterletters he/she/itlettering -ing formlettered past tense, past participle
Spelling: letter → lettering: add -ing

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