engraving

noun

en·​grav·​ing in-ˈgrā-viŋ How to pronounce engraving (audio)
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Synonyms of engravingnext
1
: the act or process of one that engraves
2
: something that is engraved: such as
a
: an engraved printing surface
b
: engraved work
3
: an impression from an engraved printing surface

Examples of engraving in a Sentence

She studied engraving in an art class.
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The first is the engraving by Martin Droeshout on the title page of the First Folio, which had been edited by the actors John Heminge and Henry Condell, both contemporaries of Shakespeare. Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026 Above the fireplace hangs an eighteenth-century map of Africa by the French cartographer Guillaume de l’Isle—the first engraving to accurately depict the continent’s coordinates. Laura E. Helton, Literary Hub, 20 Apr. 2026 The result is a uniform bar with a smooth, polished finish, sharp edges and precise engravings. Jessica Walrack, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026 An engraving of the Declaration of Independence. Linh Tat, Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for engraving

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of engraving was in 1599

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“Engraving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/engraving. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

engraving

noun
en·​grav·​ing
in-ˈgrā-viŋ
1
: the art of cutting something especially into the surface of wood, stone, or metal
2
: a print made from an engraved surface
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