monogram

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noun

mono·​gram ˈmä-nə-ˌgram How to pronounce monogram (audio)
: a sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
monogrammatic adjective

monogram

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verb

monogrammed; monogramming

transitive verb

: to mark with a monogram
monogrammer noun

Examples of monogram in a Sentence

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Noun
Vivienne Westwood made it in collaboration with Louis Vuitton to celebrate their centenary — the monogram was turning 100 in 1996. Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024 All the styles included are the Unlined Bra and Cheeky Panty, the Thong Panty, an Underwire Teddy, the Slip, the Sleep Top, and the Sleep Shorts all feature a Savage X Fenty monogram. Essence, 1 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for monogram 

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Late Latin monogramma, from Greek mon- + gramma letter — more at gram

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1696, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1868, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of monogram was circa 1696

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“Monogram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monogram. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

monogram

noun
mono·​gram
ˈmän-ə-ˌgram
: an identifying or decorative symbol usually made up of a person's initials
monogrammed
-ˌgramd
adjective
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