engraving

1 of 2

noun

en·​grav·​ing in-ˈgrā-viŋ 

en-

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

2 of 2

present participle of engrave

Examples of engraving in a Sentence

Noun

She studied engraving in an art class.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

It is said that touching the polished engravings of the event placed at the pedestal of the Nepomuk statue will bring luck and ensure a return to Prague. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Vinader has always been moved by art and nature, and is recognized for her distinctive stackable designs, asymmetric shapes and engraving service. — David Moin, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Fabric content and care labels work for clothing, but furniture and decor often have maker’s stamps, labels, or engravings on the underside or back. — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

Its existence was recorded in a renowned engraving by Paulus Pontius, designed by Peter Paul Rubens and bearing an inscription noting that the portrait was based on a work by Vélazquez. — News Desk, Artforum, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing engraving

• line engraving
• steel engraving
• wood engraving

Rhymes for engraving

• behaving
• enslaving
• lifesaving
• repaving
• autoclaving
• misbehaving
• braving
• caving
• craving
• graving
• laving
• paving

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