lettering

noun
UK /ˈletərɪŋ/
US /ˈletərɪŋ/

Letters that are drawn or printed on something.

The sign had beautiful gold lettering on it.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The art of drawing letters by hand.

She studied lettering and design in art school.

3. Words written or carved on a surface.

The lettering on the old tombstone was hard to read.

4. The act of marking something with letters.

The lettering of the certificates took all afternoon.