engraving

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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

engraving

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present participle of engrave

Examples of engraving in a Sentence

Noun She studied engraving in an art class.
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To the surprise of nobody, the goalie with a fresh Stanley Cup engraving seems the best bet to deliver consistent puck-stopping this season. — Janson Duench, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 The paw print appears again as an engraving on the surround of the car’s rose gold door sill treadplates, visible every time the doors are opened. — Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Vansweden Jewelers offers fidget wedding bands for men with engraving and custom designs. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026 Their designs are usually flat and solid to allow for personalized engraving or come pre-engraved. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for engraving

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of engraving was in 1599

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“Engraving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engraving. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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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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