Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lettering

noun

/ˈlɛtərɪŋ/

Definition

The process of creating decorative letters, usually for signs, advertisements, or artistic purposes.

Examples

The sign featured beautiful hand lettering that caught the eye of passersby.
She took a class in lettering to enhance her skills for graphic design projects.
The artist used unique lettering styles to convey different emotions in her work.

Meaning

Lettering refers to the artistic and stylistic aspects of writing letters, often focusing on form, decoration, and design rather than just the text itself.