Synonyms for lettering
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Written text, especially when printed.
The lettering on the sign made it clear that intruders were unwelcome.
Forms
- Plural
- letterings → inscriptions, fonts…
Example sentences
- font In the font business you must never trust anybody!
- inscription A touching inscription was etched into the tombstone.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| lettering | falling | |
| font | rising | |
| inscription | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- font1
- 11 letters
- inscription3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (inscription3 = 3 syllables).