Lettering: meaning, definitions and examples

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lettering

 

[ หˆlษ›tษ™rษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

design

The art of drawing decorative letters and creating visually appealing compositions with text.

Synonyms

calligraphy, handwriting, typography

Examples of usage

  • She specializes in lettering for logos and branding.
  • Her lettering style is elegant and modern.
Context #2 | Noun

art

The process of creating artistic letters, often used in posters, signs, and other visual displays.

Synonyms

inscriptions, scribing, writing

Examples of usage

  • The mural features beautiful lettering that enhances the overall design.
  • She has a talent for intricate lettering designs.
Context #3 | Noun

printing

The design and arrangement of printed letters, especially in a decorative or stylish manner.

Synonyms

printing, script, typesetting

Examples of usage

  • The book cover has elaborate gold lettering.
  • The magazine uses bold lettering to grab readers' attention.

Translations

Translations of the word "lettering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น letras

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคฟเคชเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schriftzug

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penulisan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ั‚ะตั€ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ liternictwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฌใ‚ฟใƒชใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lettrage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rotulaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท harf yazma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌธ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุชุงุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรญsmo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรญsmo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไนฆๅ†™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pisanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leturgerรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ั€ั–ะฟั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™rflษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rotulaciรณn

Word origin

The term 'lettering' originated from the Middle English word 'lettre', which came from Old French 'lettre', ultimately from Latin 'littera' meaning 'letter of the alphabet'. Lettering has been an important aspect of written communication and visual arts throughout history, evolving into various styles and techniques for decorative and practical purposes.

See also: letters, unlettered.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,136, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.